53177 ZIP Code — Sturtevant, WI
Racine County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53177 is located in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, within Racine County. It covers approximately 27.64 square miles and serves a population of 8,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53177
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,925. 33% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 53177 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
8,434
population
27.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53177 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53177
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53177. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sturtevant | Acceptable |
| Sturtevant | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53406 Racine (3.9 mi)
53144 Kenosha (5.1 mi)
53403 Racine (5.2 mi)
53182 Union Grove (5.5 mi)
53405 Racine (6.3 mi)
53126 Franksville (7.1 mi)
53404 Racine (7.3 mi)
53140 Kenosha (7.4 mi)
53407 Racine (7.9 mi)
53108 Caledonia (8 mi)
53402 Racine (8.3 mi)
53139 Kansasville (9.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,434 |
| Population density | 305 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 27.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6987 |
| Longitude | -87.9346 |
| 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 | 31.0% | 39.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 31.6% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.6% | 23.9% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
8,434
Population
305
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$77,925
Median household income
$31,316
Per capita income
$220,400
Median home value
$1,258
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
2,207
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
312
Under 5
215
333
5–9
230
239
10–14
165
269
15–19
186
269
20–24
185
792
25–34
546
953
35–44
657
550
45–54
379
285
55–59
196
349
60–64
240
394
65–74
272
175
75–84
120
73
85+
50
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,803 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 6,631 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,084 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.7%
Two or more races
8.9%
Black or African American
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Asian
1.6%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,610 | 74.7% |
| Two or more races | 786 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 716 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 418 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 141 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 86 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 39.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 31.6% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.6% | 23.9% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
22.4%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $77,925 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.2%
$50k–$100k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
35.0%
$300k–$500k
18.5%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,258 |
| Owner occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter occupied | 20.5% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 72.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 5.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.0% |
| Electricity | 8.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,258 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 261 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 389 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 694 | 26.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 776 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 722 | 27.7% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.5% | 35.2% |
| Married | 35.9% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
36.1%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 130 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 821 | 44.1% |
| High school | 453 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 352 | 18.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Manufacturing
25.7%
Construction
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Retail trade
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Public administration
4.4%
Other services
3.5%
Professional & management
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 20.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.0% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.6% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
27.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.7% |
| Binge drinking | 27.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 464 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 27.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 30.9% |
| No insurance | 8.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,907 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 277 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 199 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,108 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 8,064 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 6,274 | 74.4% |
| Foreign born | 44 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 326 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 109 | 33.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 760 | 9% |
| Dutch | 536 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 450 | 5.3% |
| French | 397 | 4.7% |
| Polish | 297 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 77 | 0.9% |
| English | 59 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.9% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53177
What city is ZIP code 53177 in?
ZIP code 53177 is primarily assigned to Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53177 in?
ZIP code 53177 falls within Racine County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53177?
ZIP code 53177 has an estimated population of 8,434 residents, with a density of 305 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53177?
The median home value in ZIP code 53177 is $220,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53177?
The median household income in ZIP code 53177 is $77,925, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53177 in?
ZIP code 53177 observes the CST timezone.