53144 ZIP Code — Kenosha, WI
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53144 is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, within Kenosha County. It covers approximately 43.39 square miles and serves a population of 26,422 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53144
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
The gap between median ($63,110) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,422
population
43.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53144 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53144
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kenosha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53177 Sturtevant (5.1 mi)
53140 Kenosha (5.8 mi)
53142 Kenosha (6 mi)
53104 Bristol (6.5 mi)
53158 Pleasant Prairie (7.2 mi)
53158 Pleasant Prairie (7.2 mi)
53403 Racine (7.3 mi)
53143 Kenosha (7.4 mi)
53182 Union Grove (7.6 mi)
53406 Racine (8.2 mi)
53405 Racine (9.7 mi)
53168 Salem (10.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,422 |
| Population density | 609 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6250 |
| Longitude | -87.9424 |
| 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 | 39.2% | 37.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 24.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
26,422
Population
609
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$63,110
Median household income
$36,976
Per capita income
$233,600
Median home value
$1,058
Median monthly rent
53.2%
Home ownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
5,855
Housing units
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
801
Under 5
813
808
5–9
821
847
10–14
859
1,155
15–19
1,172
1,063
20–24
1,079
1,843
25–34
1,871
1,597
35–44
1,621
1,795
45–54
1,823
906
55–59
920
705
60–64
715
932
65–74
947
448
75–84
454
212
85+
215
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,052 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 20,370 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,208 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.8%
Hispanic or Latino
9.8%
Black or African American
9.1%
Two or more races
8.8%
Other race
4.3%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,963 | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,855 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,673 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,581 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 1,258 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 801 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 146 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.2% | 37.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 24.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
15.9%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $63,110 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
19.1%
$200k–$300k
29.7%
$300k–$500k
27.9%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,058 |
| Owner occupied | 53.2% |
| Renter occupied | 46.8% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 52.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 21.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.4% |
| Electricity | 21.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,164 | 40.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,020 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,842 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,143 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,255 | 32.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,112 | 20.8% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 38.2% |
| Married | 44.7% | 40.4% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 408 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 353 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,568 | 37.7% |
| High school | 1,493 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,987 | 29.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Manufacturing
19.4%
Retail trade
17.4%
Professional & management
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
4.5%
Construction
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
17.7%
Under 18 years
31.1%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
36.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 25.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 998 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.2% |
| No insurance | 8.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,808 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,548 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,235 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 112 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,931 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 23,715 | 89.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,552 | 55.1% |
| Foreign born | 216 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,491 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,038 | 41.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,174 | 8.2% |
| French | 1,311 | 5% |
| Arab | 811 | 3.1% |
| Polish | 783 | 3% |
| Dutch | 545 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 259 | 1% |
| Irish | 246 | 0.9% |
| German | 210 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 107 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53144
What city is ZIP code 53144 in?
ZIP code 53144 is primarily assigned to Kenosha, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53144 in?
ZIP code 53144 falls within Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53144?
18% of residents in ZIP code 53144 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 53144?
ZIP code 53144 has an estimated population of 26,422 residents, with a density of 609 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53144?
The median household income in ZIP code 53144 is $63,110, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53144?
The median home value in ZIP code 53144 is $233,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 53144 in?
ZIP code 53144 observes the CST timezone.