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Racine, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53403

Racine County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,432
1,111/sq mi
$59,820
Median income
$176,000
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Racine pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,111
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53403 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, with 27,432 residents across 24.7 square miles, a density of 1,111 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53403 reports a modest median household income of $59,820 (23% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $32,403. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. Housing costs here run $176,000 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,075 a month; 58.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 53403 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Racine County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 53403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Racine, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53403.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 53403, 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

27,432

Population

24.7

Area (sq mi)

1,111

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53403?

35.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 46.3%
African American 27.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%

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?

$59,820

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$32,403

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53403 ranks nationally

Racine, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,820 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,271

Total Housing Units

10,993

Occupied Units

1,278

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.4%
Renter 41.6%

$176,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,075

Median Rent

1953

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53403 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 146
2021 +10.1% 160
2022 +12.7% 181
2023 +17.3% 212
2024 +4.1% 221

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 565 business establishments in ZIP 53403, employing approximately 10,195 people with a combined annual payroll of $674,209,000.

565

Businesses

10,195

Employees

$674.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 94 16.6%
Manufacturing 68 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 67 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 62 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 9.7%
Retail trade 48 8.5%
Construction 43 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 5.7%
Wholesale trade 24 4.3%
Finance and insurance 18 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Information 5 0.9%

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 53403 vs 53405 →

ZIP 53403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53403 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53403 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53405 Racine, WI 25,193 2.6 mi
53140 Kenosha, WI 30,017 4.6 mi
53404 Racine, WI 15,658 4.6 mi
53406 Racine, WI 25,845 3.5 mi
53402 Racine, WI 33,174 7.6 mi
53177 Sturtevant, WI 8,329 5.7 mi
53143 Kenosha, WI 23,264 8.8 mi
53144 Kenosha, WI 27,256 6.9 mi
53108 Caledonia, WI 3,329 11.0 mi
53142 Kenosha, WI 32,375 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Racine County

53402 standard
Racine, WI
Pop: 33,174
53105 standard
Burlington, WI
Pop: 29,225
53406 standard
Racine, WI
Pop: 25,845
53405 standard
Racine, WI
Pop: 25,193
53185 standard
Waterford, WI
Pop: 18,551
53404 standard
Racine, WI
Pop: 15,658

Related Areas

Racine County Racine, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53403 in? ▼
ZIP code 53403 (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 53403? ▼
ZIP code 53403 in Racine, WI has a population of 27,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53403 is $59,820, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53403 is $176,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53403 is White at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53403? ▼
ZIP code 53403 has 565 business establishments employing approximately 10,195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53403 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Manufacturing (68), Other services (except public administration) (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53403 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 53403? ▼
In ZIP code 53403, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 53403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53403 is 22.3 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 53403? ▼
In ZIP code 53403, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53403 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.