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ZIP 53140

Part of Kenosha, WI
Pop. 30,238·Kenosha County·14th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,827/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.5%
Month-over-Month
+8.2%
vs US Median
-$138
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ZIP 53140 · $1,827
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,310/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,924/yr
At $1,827/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyKenosha County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 24.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+24.5% YoY, +8.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53140 (Kenosha, WI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,238
Median income
$58,006
Median age
35.6
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
19.6%
29.9%
21.5%
17.5%
Under 1819.6%
18–3429.9%
35–5421.5%
55–6411.5%
65+17.5%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
69.4%
19%
White69.4%
Black8.5%
Hispanic19%
Asian1.8%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
29.4%
33.1%
28.5%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+28.5%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53140 in Kenosha, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,045 → $58,006
up 13.6%
Population
30,261 → 30,238
down 0.1%
Renter share
50.3% → 47.7%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 28.5%
+2.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $58,006 today, compared with $51,045 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 50.3% to 47.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.6% to 28.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53140 covers Kenosha, WI. The median rent here is $1,827/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($58,006/yr), ZIP 53140 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53140?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53140 (Kenosha, WI) is $1,827. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53140 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53140's median rent of $1,827/mo is $138 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53140 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53140 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #14 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,827/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53140?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,827/mo in ZIP 53140. The local median household income is $58,006/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53140?

Rent in ZIP 53140 has increased 24.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53140 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53140 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,827/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($58,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53140 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 53140 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of ZIP 53140 households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53140 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53140 compare to the rest of Kenosha?

ZIP 53140 is pricier than Kenosha as a whole. At $1,827/mo, it's $190 above the Kenosha citywide median of $1,637/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53140 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53140 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,827/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 53140's median household income ($58,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53140 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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