53140 ZIP Code — Kenosha, WI

Kenosha County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53140 is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, within Kenosha County. It covers approximately 7.89 square miles and serves a population of 30,078 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.

About ZIP code 53140

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $55,496. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53140 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

30,078

population

7.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenosha	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53143 Kenosha (4.5 mi) 53403 Racine (4.8 mi) 53144 Kenosha (5.8 mi) 53158 Pleasant Prairie (7.1 mi) 53158 Pleasant Prairie (7.1 mi) 53407 Racine (7.4 mi) 53177 Sturtevant (7.4 mi) 53405 Racine (7.6 mi) 53406 Racine (7.9 mi) 53142 Kenosha (8 mi) 53404 Racine (8.9 mi) 60096 Winthrop Harbor (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	30,078
Population density	3,812 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	7.89 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	42.6243
Longitude	-87.8286
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	262

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	37.5%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	24.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

30,078

Population

3,812

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$55,496

Median household income

$30,208

Per capita income

$179,100

Median home value

$977

Median monthly rent

50.6%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

7,808

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

725

Under 5

807

677

5–9

754

808

10–14

899

1,300

15–19

1,446

1,540

20–24

1,714

2,150

25–34

2,392

1,736

35–44

1,932

1,415

45–54

1,573

759

55–59

844

769

60–64

855

1,015

65–74

1,130

947

75–84

1,054

396

85+

441

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,786	19.2%
18 and over	24,292	80.8%
65 and over	4,983	16.6%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.3%

Two or more races 9.4%

Black or African American 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Other race 3.3%

Asian 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	22,150	67.3%
Two or more races	3,091	9.4%
Black or African American	3,081	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2,817	8.6%
Other race	1,086	3.3%
Asian	436	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	222	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	37.5%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	24.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$55,496

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 26.9%

$200k–$300k 25.1%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,100
Median rent / month	$977
Owner occupied	50.6%
Renter occupied	49.4%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	44.5%
Large apartment buildings	14.5%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	32.3%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	40.0%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	12.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.1%
Electricity	19.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,378	34.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,122	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,667	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4,504	35.5%
Households with children under 18	3,407	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,840	30.3%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.2%	38.2%
Married	37.1%	33.5%
Separated	1.4%	1.3%
Widowed	2.4%	12.2%
Divorced	9.9%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	401	4.9%
Kindergarten	405	4.9%
Elementary school	2,282	27.8%
High school	1,462	17.8%
College / grad school	3,653	44.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Retail trade 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Professional & management 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 4.4%

Public administration 4.1%

Construction 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 27.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	23.9%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	82.5%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,497	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,546	94.9%
Spanish	2,274	8.0%
Other Indo-European	1,501	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	542	1.9%
Other languages	184	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,218	90.5%
Born in same state	26,697	88.8%
Born in different state	16,604	55.2%
Foreign born	521	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	2,860	9.5%
Not a US citizen	959	33.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,310	11%
French	1,768	5.9%
Arab	781	2.6%
Polish	767	2.6%
Dutch	374	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	360	1.2%
German	189	0.6%
Norwegian	165	0.5%
Irish	131	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	93.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53140

What city is ZIP code 53140 in?

ZIP code 53140 is primarily assigned to Kenosha, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53140 in?

ZIP code 53140 falls within Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53140?

20% of residents in ZIP code 53140 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53140?

The median home value in ZIP code 53140 is $179,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 53140?

ZIP code 53140 has an estimated population of 30,078 residents, with a density of 3,810 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53140?

The median household income in ZIP code 53140 is $55,496, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53140 in?

ZIP code 53140 observes the CST timezone.