53403 ZIP Code
Racine, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53403 |
| City/Town: | Racine |
| County: | Racine |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,879 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,811 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,306 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,990 |
| Median Home Value: | $155,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.2 sq miles
26.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6842, -87.8155 |
Population Information (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,879 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,269 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,610 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,570 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,913 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,045 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,374 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,366 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,523 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,229 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,546 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,535 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,102 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,100 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,248 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 328 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $155,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,006 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,990 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,711 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,279 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,861 | 54.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,850 | 45.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,611 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 782 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,290 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,292 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,229 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,034 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,830 | 16.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,154 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,811 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,533 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,519 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,306 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,123 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,472 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 651 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,037 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,968 | 87.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,313 | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 191 | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,485 | 50.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,815 | 29.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 102 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 271 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,048 | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,158 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,018 | 14.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,073 | 22.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,504 | 16.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 985 | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 521 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53403 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 801 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 638 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,113 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 824 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,541 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,992 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,021 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,574 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 700 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 507 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53403 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,049 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,466 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 335 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 208 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 333 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 899 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53403 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 619 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,165 | 25.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 251 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,263 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 590 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 279 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 973 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,953 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,276 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 452 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 471 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,377 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,805 | 58.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,416 | 46.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,973 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53403 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,079 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,192 | 29.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,045 | 19.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 881 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 399 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,614 | 24.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53403 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,272 | 60.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 344 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,310 | 10.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 616 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 562 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 194 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,579 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 113 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53403 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 69 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 653 | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,101 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 610 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,019 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,194 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,956 | 16.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,032 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,356 | 36.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53403 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 172 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,382 | 11.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,909 | 32.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,644 | 38.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,238 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 645 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53403 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,307 | 77.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 303 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,768 | 16.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 164 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 31 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 105 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53403 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,053 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,254 | 39.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,728 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,676 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53403 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 171 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,329 | 22.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,273 | 21.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,011 | 17.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 983 | 16.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 852 | 14.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 242 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,355 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $577 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,006 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.38 |
Households (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,711 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,633 | 33.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,134 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,229 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,774 | 35.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,448 | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,900 | 27.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53403 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,273 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,737 | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,778 | 36.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 434 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,227 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,356 | 42.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53403 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,415 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 337 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 433 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,020 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,954 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,671 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,011 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,285 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,350 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,241 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 289 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,910 | 58.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,042 | 32.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53403 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,732 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,908 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,817 | 72.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,013 | 25.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 191 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 78 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,971 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 605 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,908 | 315.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,908 | 315.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,908 | 315.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 207 | 34.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 141 | 23.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 145 | 24.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,228 | 203.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 3.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53403 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,309 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,595 | 85.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,714 | 14.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,383 | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 255 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 76 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53403 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,711 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,885 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Racine, WI53403