53142 ZIP Code — Kenosha, WI
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53142 is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, within Kenosha County. It covers approximately 20.68 square miles and serves a population of 33,701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53142
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $83,073. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,701
population
20.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53142 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53142
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kenosha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53158 Pleasant Prairie (2.5 mi)
53158 Pleasant Prairie (2.5 mi)
53104 Bristol (4.7 mi)
53143 Kenosha (5.6 mi)
53144 Kenosha (6 mi)
60099 Zion (6.6 mi)
60096 Winthrop Harbor (6.7 mi)
60083 Wadsworth (6.8 mi)
53140 Kenosha (8 mi)
60002 Antioch (9.2 mi)
60087 Waukegan (9.6 mi)
53179 Trevor (10 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,701 |
| Population density | 1,630 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5385 |
| Longitude | -87.9343 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 262 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.5% | 37.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 24.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
33,701
Population
1,630
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$83,073
Median household income
$40,376
Per capita income
$236,300
Median home value
$1,292
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
10,114
Housing units
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
686
Under 5
726
1,168
5–9
1,238
1,178
10–14
1,248
1,281
15–19
1,358
1,162
20–24
1,231
1,652
25–34
1,750
2,321
35–44
2,459
2,507
45–54
2,655
1,127
55–59
1,193
860
60–64
911
1,465
65–74
1,551
670
75–84
709
289
85+
306
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,133 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 25,568 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,990 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic or Latino
9.1%
Black or African American
5.2%
Asian
3.1%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,302 | 71% |
| Two or more races | 3,424 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,367 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,942 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 1,139 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 771 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.5% | 37.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 24.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $83,073 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
20.9%
$200k–$300k
31.3%
$300k–$500k
25.9%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,292 |
| Owner occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter occupied | 25.8% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 73.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 22.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.0% |
| Electricity | 16.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,865 | 52.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 885 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,826 | 14.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,397 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,333 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,738 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 26.2% |
| Married | 54.6% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
22.6%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
11.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 500 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 401 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,961 | 44.6% |
| High school | 2,278 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,735 | 19.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Manufacturing
19.7%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Public administration
4.9%
Other services
4.6%
Construction
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
6.5%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 27.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 24.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 70.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,086 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.5% |
| Public insurance | 29.5% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,289 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 1,335 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 771 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 315 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 209 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,852 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 30,411 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 17,602 | 52.2% |
| Foreign born | 441 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,849 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,691 | 59.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,260 | 9.7% |
| French | 2,153 | 6.4% |
| Polish | 1,076 | 3.2% |
| Dutch | 882 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 776 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 742 | 2.2% |
| Norwegian | 511 | 1.5% |
| German | 293 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 257 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53142
What city is ZIP code 53142 in?
ZIP code 53142 is primarily assigned to Kenosha, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53142 in?
ZIP code 53142 falls within Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53142?
ZIP code 53142 has an estimated population of 33,701 residents, with a density of 1,629 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53142?
The median household income in ZIP code 53142 is $83,073, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53142?
The median home value in ZIP code 53142 is $236,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 53142 in?
ZIP code 53142 observes the CST timezone.