Racine, WI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 53401 serves a portion of Racine, Wisconsin, within Racine County. This community is home to approximately 15,701 residents, with a median age of 34.2 years. The median household income of $58,435 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $426,575 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Racine is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 105 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 36% and an unemployment rate of 5.6%, 53401 reflects the economic character of Racine County in Wisconsin.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 15,701 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,605 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $58,435 | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $426,575 | ↑ 41% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 105 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 23.3% | ↑ 104% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 36% | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.2 yrs | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 7,850 | — |