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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 53143 has 22,702 residents and 8,896 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 35.7 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.9%, much lower than the state average of 80.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.2%, which is much higher than the state average (7.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	22,702Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	20,889Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	22,251Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,479.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$68,343Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,896Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$200,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.34Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	23,105	22,829	23,872	24,007	24,617	24,159	24,311	23,466	23,115	21,675	22,358	21,815	21,436	20,889
Decennial Census	23,264	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	22,702	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.7

Male Median Age: 34.3

Female Median Age: 37.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	772	887	851	831	677	862	865	813	686	622	624	729	657	542	342	210	142	125
Female	697	750	802	800	642	825	858	824	745	666	695	798	696	566	363	282	203	253
Total	1,469	1,637	1,653	1,631	1,319	1,687	1,723	1,637	1,431	1,288	1,319	1,527	1,353	1,108	705	492	345	378

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	14,956	60.61%
Black:	2,772	11.23%
Hispanic:*	4,804	19.47%
Asian:	214	0.87%
American Indian:	126	0.51%
Hawaiian:	26	0.11%
Other:	1,777	7.20%
Total:	24,675	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	11,237	49.50%	34.3 years
Females:	11,465	50.50%	37.3 years
Total:	22,702	100%	35.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,571	93.69%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	250	1.20%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	407	1.95%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	661	5.11%
Total Population:	20,889	100%
Total Native Population:	19,821	94.89%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,068	5.11%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $68,343, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $22,915 (50.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,889. Family households earn a median of $82,145 versus $43,262 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,883). By gender, male median income is $60,435 and female is $50,277, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,158 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.6%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$45,428	$47,188	$44,750	$45,566	$44,913	$44,023	$45,286	$47,298	$48,454	$50,839	$56,330	$62,608	$67,105	$68,343
Median Family Income	$54,444	$54,717	$53,759	$52,209	$50,796	$50,210	$52,941	$55,332	$56,185	$60,300	$69,038	$77,636	$79,968	$82,145
Median NonFamily Income	$30,648	$32,681	$32,777	$32,957	$31,178	$31,748	$31,964	$32,009	$31,380	$33,811	$35,552	$38,873	$40,144	$43,262
Median Male Income	$41,284	$41,741	$42,128	$42,606	$41,263	$41,458	$42,375	$43,941	$44,907	$47,980	$51,250	$54,243	$57,083	$60,435
Median Female Income	$35,305	$36,515	$33,909	$36,422	$32,949	$32,226	$32,034	$34,020	$32,447	$33,419	$39,895	$45,018	$45,886	$50,277

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,766	61.03%
Unemployed:	498	3.11%
Not In Labor Force:	5,739	35.86%
Total:	16,003	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,215	32.92%
Service:	1,692	17.33%
Sales and Office:	2,079	21.29%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	626	6.41%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,154	22.06%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,766	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $200,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $49,500 (32.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,900. The median gross rent is $1,239, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $438 (54.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $328. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.14% (67.14% with a mortgage, 32.86% free-and-clear) and renters 40.86% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.94%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$151,000	$144,400	$136,400	$131,400	$124,400	$125,500	$123,700	$127,600	$134,600	$141,800	$150,000	$168,400	$186,600	$200,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	207	6.14%
$500 to $999:	904	26.79%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,234	36.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:	523	15.50%
$2,000 to $2,499:	146	4.33%
$2,500 to $2,999:	169	5.01%
$3,000 or more:	8	0.24%
No Rent:	183	5.42%
Total:	3,374	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$801	$794	$809	$827	$839	$852	$862	$886	$911	$926	$1,033	$1,127	$1,157	$1,239

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,279	39.71%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,605	19.44%
Renter Occupied:	3,374	40.86%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,258	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,258	91.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	811	8.94%
Total Housing Units:	9,069	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,402	70.59%
Multi-Family Units:	2,257	24.89%
Other Units:	410	4.52%
Total Housing Units:	9,069	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 22.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.68%). College enrollment is 17.37%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	730	5.25%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	880	6.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,428	31.87%
Some college, no degree:	3,253	23.42%
Associate's degree:	1,531	11.02%
Bachelor's degree:	1,771	12.75%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,299	9.35%
Total:	13,892	100%
High school or higher:	12,282	88.41%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,070	22.10%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	13,359	56.50%
Public Insurance:	9,028	38.18%
No Insurance:	1,256	5.31%
Total:	23,643	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,387	94.69%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	15.1%	15.8%	22.0%	21.6%	22.8%	22.8%	20.8%	17.0%	16.0%	12.2%	11.1%	10.6%	10.0%	11.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	202	4.04%
Kindergarten:	341	6.82%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,433	48.68%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,154	23.09%
College or graduate school:	868	17.37%
Total:	4,998	100%
Early Childhood:	543	10.86%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,928	78.59%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Kenosha, Wisconsin
County:	Kenosha County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:24:14 AM
Population:	22,702 [See All]
Area Code:	262
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.5592, -87.8288
Land Area:	4.143 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/53143/zip-code-53143.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,865Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	436Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	12,313Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	7,451Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,054Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	298Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$43,732,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$181,496,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,709Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Kenosha, WISource: Census
CBSA Number:	28450Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	4.143 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.198 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	1727.92 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Kenosha, WI PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	5539225Source: Census
Place Name:	Kenosha city; WisconsinSource: Census

ZIP Code 53143 in Kenosha, WI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 53143

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 53143

Sources & References