53404 ZIP Code — Racine, WI

Racine County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53404 is located in Racine, Wisconsin, within Racine County. It covers approximately 4.90 square miles and serves a population of 13,089 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.

About ZIP code 53404

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 $120,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $46,315. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 53404 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,089

population

4.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53404 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53404

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53404. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Racine	Acceptable
Racine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53405 Racine (1.4 mi) 53407 Racine (2.3 mi) 53402 Racine (2.3 mi) 53406 Racine (3.5 mi) 53403 Racine (4.3 mi) 53177 Sturtevant (7.3 mi) 53108 Caledonia (7.9 mi) 53140 Kenosha (8.9 mi) 53126 Franksville (9.7 mi) 53154 Oak Creek (10 mi) 53144 Kenosha (11.1 mi) 53172 South Milwaukee (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,089
Population density	2,671 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	4.90 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	42.7527
Longitude	-87.8105
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	66.3%	39.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	31.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	23.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

13,089

Population

2,671

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$46,315

Median household income

$22,024

Per capita income

$120,600

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

45.6%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

2,735

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

472

Under 5

514

676

5–9

736

451

10–14

491

485

15–19

528

474

20–24

516

889

25–34

967

725

35–44

789

902

45–54

982

320

55–59

348

260

60–64

282

352

65–74

383

199

75–84

216

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,014	30.7%
18 and over	9,075	69.3%
65 and over	1,282	9.8%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.4%

Black or African American 18.8%

Two or more races 15.1%

Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

Other race 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	7,183	47.4%
Black or African American	2,857	18.8%
Two or more races	2,285	15.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,068	13.6%
Other race	603	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	83	0.5%
Asian	78	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	39.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	31.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	23.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$46,315

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 37.7%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,600
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	45.6%
Renter occupied	54.4%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	54.3%
Large apartment buildings	9.5%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	20.1%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	39.1%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	45.6%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.5%
Electricity	19.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,542	31.7%
Cohabiting couple	616	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,166	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,548	31.8%
Households with children under 18	1,887	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	960	19.7%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.3%	44.5%
Married	35.2%	33.8%
Separated	2.6%	3.2%
Widowed	2.9%	5.3%
Divorced	9.0%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	256	6.5%
Kindergarten	95	2.4%
Elementary school	1,964	50.2%
High school	990	25.3%
College / grad school	608	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.0%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Professional & management 11.4%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Construction 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	31.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.2%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 30.8%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 41.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.6%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	22.6%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	82.1%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	512	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,103	92.5%
Spanish	1,197	9.9%
Other Indo-European	1,087	9.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	81	0.7%
Other languages	29	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,602	88.6%
Born in same state	11,318	86.5%
Born in different state	8,432	64.4%
Foreign born	284	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,487	11.4%
Not a US citizen	326	21.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	700	5.3%
Italian	574	4.4%
Arab	199	1.5%
English	184	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	139	1.1%
Dutch	85	0.6%
Norwegian	39	0.3%
German	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53404

What city is ZIP code 53404 in?

ZIP code 53404 is primarily assigned to Racine, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53404 in?

ZIP code 53404 falls within Racine County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53404 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 53404 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53404?

23% of residents in ZIP code 53404 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53404?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53404?

The median home value in ZIP code 53404 is $120,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 53404 in?

ZIP code 53404 observes the CST timezone.