53143 ZIP Code — Kenosha, WI
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53143 is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, within Kenosha County. It covers approximately 4.14 square miles and serves a population of 21,815 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53143
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 $168,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $62,608. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,815
population
4.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53143 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53143
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kenosha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53158 Pleasant Prairie (3.6 mi)
53158 Pleasant Prairie (3.6 mi)
53140 Kenosha (4.5 mi)
60096 Winthrop Harbor (5.6 mi)
53142 Kenosha (5.6 mi)
53144 Kenosha (7.4 mi)
60099 Zion (7.6 mi)
53403 Racine (9.3 mi)
53104 Bristol (10 mi)
60083 Wadsworth (10 mi)
60087 Waukegan (10.6 mi)
53177 Sturtevant (11 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,815 |
| Population density | 5,269 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5592 |
| Longitude | -87.8288 |
| 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 | 49.1% | 37.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 24.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
21,815
Population
5,269
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$62,608
Median household income
$31,480
Per capita income
$168,400
Median home value
$1,127
Median monthly rent
59.4%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
5,831
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
939
Under 5
934
700
5–9
697
938
10–14
934
451
15–19
449
535
20–24
533
1,692
25–34
1,683
1,607
35–44
1,599
1,094
45–54
1,089
865
55–59
860
786
60–64
782
831
65–74
827
300
75–84
298
196
85+
196
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,725 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 16,090 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,648 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.7%
Two or more races
13.4%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Black or African American
11.1%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,732 | 59.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,317 | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,857 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,733 | 11.1% |
| Other race | 659 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 252 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.1% | 37.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 24.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $62,608 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.6%
$50k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
28.9%
$200k–$300k
21.0%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,127 |
| Owner occupied | 59.4% |
| Renter occupied | 40.6% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
| Single-family detached | 64.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.0% |
| Electricity | 14.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,473 | 41.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 823 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,857 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,286 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,843 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,955 | 23.2% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 30.9% |
| Married | 45.2% | 45.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 18.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
32.0%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.8%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 313 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 272 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,689 | 54.9% |
| High school | 802 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 826 | 16.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Manufacturing
18.1%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 24.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.8% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 4.7% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
22.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.8% |
| Binge drinking | 23.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,332 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 16.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 39.0% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,942 | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 1,129 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 879 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 158 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 92 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,436 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 20,174 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,919 | 54.6% |
| Foreign born | 262 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,379 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 664 | 48.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,625 | 12% |
| French | 1,476 | 6.8% |
| Polish | 1,055 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 649 | 3% |
| English | 277 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 267 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 113 | 0.5% |
| German | 67 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53143
What city is ZIP code 53143 in?
ZIP code 53143 is primarily assigned to Kenosha, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53143 in?
ZIP code 53143 falls within Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53143?
The median home value in ZIP code 53143 is $168,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 53143?
ZIP code 53143 has an estimated population of 21,815 residents, with a density of 5,266 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53143?
The median household income in ZIP code 53143 is $62,608, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53143 in?
ZIP code 53143 observes the CST timezone.