ZIP Code 53142: Population, Income, Housing

State: WI

Total population: 34,144 Household income: $88,960 Rent: $1,326

Overview

Total population

34,144

Rent

$1,326

Year built

1982

Household income

$88,960

Per capita income

$45,090

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

39.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Wisconsin

County

Kenosha County

City

Pleasant Prairie

Total population

34,144

Adults over 25

22,778

Total households

13,774

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$88,960

Per capita income

$45,090

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

39.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,326

Year built

1982

Households that rent

28.3%

Households that own

71.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

74.3%

Black

5.9%

Asian

2.8%

Two or more races

14.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

15.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

84.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,476 (86.1%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

2,497 (13.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

29.1%

High school graduate or GED

20.8%

Some college or associate degree

13.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

36.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 53142 with: Kenosha County, WI Wisconsin United States

ZIP 53142

Total population34,144

Rent$1,326

Year built1982

Household income$88,960

Per capita income$45,090

Poverty rate7.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Kenosha County, WI

Total population168,438

Rent$1,219

Year built1975

Household income$81,239

Per capita income$42,757

Poverty rate10.5%

Unemployment rate3%

Wisconsin State

Total population5,914,872

Rent$1,087

Year built1975

Household income$77,485

Per capita income$43,373

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP53142	CountyKenosha, WI	StateWisconsin	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,144	168,438	5,914,872	334,922,499
Rent	$1,326	$1,219	$1,087	$1,413
Year built	1982	1975	1975	1980
Household income	$88,960	$81,239	$77,485	$80,734
Per capita income	$45,090	$42,757	$43,373	$44,673
Poverty rate	7.4%	10.5%	10.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3%	3%	4%

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Summary for 53142

Rent & Income

In 53142, the typical monthly rent is $1,326 and the typical household income is $88,960. Rent here is higher than Wisconsin, and household income is higher than Wisconsin. The estimated poverty rate is 7.4%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 28.3% of households. Around 39.9% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 36.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 53142 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 53142 — Poverty

How ZIP 53142 compares in Wisconsin (45 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,326	35 / 45	from lower rent	$810 – $1,672
Household income	$88,960	14 / 45	from higher income	$45,642 – $135,023
Poverty rate	7.4%	15 / 45	from lower poverty	2.7% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Wisconsin with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 53142

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 53142 places 35th out of 45 ZIP Codes in Wisconsin. Throughout Wisconsin, numbers span from $810 in ZIP 54220 up to $1,672 in ZIP 53593.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 14th out of 45 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $45,642 in ZIP 53218 up to $135,023 in ZIP 53593.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 53142 comes 15th out of 45 ZIP Codes. In Wisconsin as a whole, the range goes from 2.7% in ZIP 53593 up to 39.6% in ZIP 53703.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 53142 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,326 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 53142

Annual Household Income: $88,960

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 53142

Estimated Rate: 7.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 53142

In ZIP Code 53142, households that rent: 3,901 (28.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,901	28.3%
Owner-Occupied	9,873	71.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 53142

In ZIP Code 53142, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,558 (39.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,558	39.9%
Other renter households	2,343	60.1%
Total renter households	3,901	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 53142

Less than High School: 6,632 people (29.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,737 people (20.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,085 people (13.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,324 people (36.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,778

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.