Racine, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53402
Racine County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,174
- 625/sq mi High-density area
- $75,751
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Racine pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 625
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53402 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53402 (Racine, WI) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.0 in 2023 to 220.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53402 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, with 33,174 residents across 53.0 square miles, a density of 625 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53402 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,751 (3% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,411. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $230,800 (7% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,113; 71.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Racine County, so 53402 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Racine, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53402.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53402, Racine, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
33,174
Population
53.0
Area (sq mi)
625
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53402?
40.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$75,751
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$41,411
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53402 ranks nationally
Racine, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$75,751 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,529housing units
15,529
Total Housing Units
14,451
Occupied Units
1,078
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,800
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,113
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53402 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 150 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 164 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 187 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 212 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 220 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 421 business establishments in ZIP 53402, employing approximately 4,052 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,006,000.
421
Businesses
4,052
Employees
$147.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 42 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53402 vs 53404 →
ZIP 53402 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
34,451 residents
- 53402
Racine (53402)
33,174 residents
- 53403
Racine (53403)
27,432 residents
- 53406
Racine (53406)
25,845 residents
- 53405
Racine (53405)
25,193 residents
- 53172
South Milwaukee (53172)
21,156 residents
- 53110
Cudahy (53110)
18,320 residents
- 53404
Racine (53404)
15,658 residents
- 53177 8,329
Sturtevant (53177)
8,329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53402 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53402 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
$96,555 median income
- 53177
Sturtevant (53177)
$90,769 median income
- 53108
Caledonia (53108)
$86,679 median income
- 53406
Racine (53406)
$82,792 median income
- 53402
Racine (53402)
$75,751 median income
- 53172
South Milwaukee (53172)
$73,427 median income
- 53405
Racine (53405)
$69,242 median income
- 53110
Cudahy (53110)
$66,719 median income
- 53403
Racine (53403)
$59,820 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53402 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53404 | Racine, WI | 15,658 | 3.2 mi |
| 53405 | Racine, WI | 25,193 | 5.0 mi |
| 53406 | Racine, WI | 25,845 | 5.2 mi |
| 53403 | Racine, WI | 27,432 | 7.6 mi |
| 53108 | Caledonia, WI | 3,329 | 6.4 mi |
| 53172 | South Milwaukee, WI | 21,156 | 8.1 mi |
| 53154 | Oak Creek, WI | 34,451 | 6.9 mi |
| 53110 | Cudahy, WI | 18,320 | 10.4 mi |
| 53177 | Sturtevant, WI | 8,329 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53402, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,174 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53402 in?
ZIP code 53402 (Racine) is located in Racine County, Wisconsin. Racine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/racine-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53402?
ZIP code 53402 in Racine, WI has a population of 33,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53402?
The median household income in ZIP 53402 is $75,751, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53402?
The median home value in ZIP 53402 is $230,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53402?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53402 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53402?
ZIP code 53402 has 421 business establishments employing approximately 4,052 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53402?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53402 are: Health care and social assistance (66), Accommodation and food services (64), Retail trade (63). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53402?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53402 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53402?
In ZIP code 53402, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53402?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53402 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53402?
In ZIP code 53402, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53402?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53402 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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