Racine, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53406

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

25,845
601/sq mi
$82,792
Median income
$289,700
Median home value
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Racine pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
601
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53406 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.0 square miles in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 25,845 residents, producing a population density of 601 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53406 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53406 sits at $82,792 (6% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $46,089. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $289,700 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,095 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Racine County, so you can benchmark 53406 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 53406

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53406.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53406, Racine, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,845

Population

43.0

Area (sq mi)

601

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53406?

44.8

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 8.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$82,792

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$46,089

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53406 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,792 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,779

Total Housing Units

11,496

Occupied Units

283

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$289,700

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,095

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53406 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 151
2021 +9.8% 165
2022 +11.8% 185
2023 +13.2% 209
2024 +3.6% 216

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 681 business establishments in ZIP 53406, employing approximately 13,503 people with a combined annual payroll of $568,688,000.

681

Businesses

13,503

Employees

$568.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 167 24.5%
Retail trade 114 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 73 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 64 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 8.8%
Finance and insurance 57 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.8%
Construction 24 3.5%
Manufacturing 17 2.5%
Information 12 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.3%
Wholesale trade 8 1.2%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53406 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 53406 ranks #5 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 53406 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 53406 ranks #4 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 2.0 mi
53404 Racine, WI 15,658 3.2 mi
53403 Racine, WI 27,432 3.5 mi
53177 Sturtevant, WI 8,329 4.1 mi
53402 Racine, WI 33,174 5.2 mi
53140 Kenosha, WI 30,017 7.6 mi
53144 Kenosha, WI 27,256 8.2 mi
53108 Caledonia, WI 3,329 7.5 mi
53126 Franksville, WI 6,431 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53406 in?
ZIP code 53406 (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 53406?
ZIP code 53406 in Racine, WI has a population of 25,845 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53406?
The median household income in ZIP 53406 is $82,792, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53406?
The median home value in ZIP 53406 is $289,700, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53406 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53406?
ZIP code 53406 has 681 business establishments employing approximately 13,503 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53406?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53406 are: Health care and social assistance (167), Retail trade (114), Accommodation and food services (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53406?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53406 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 53406?
In ZIP code 53406, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% 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 53406?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53406 is 20.8 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 53406?
In ZIP code 53406, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53406 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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