ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 53140

Part of Kenosha, WI

Pop. 30,238·Kenosha County·29th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,628/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

-$304

Reported rents

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ZIP 53140 · $1,628

More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 53140 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 53140 changed +8.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($58,006) is $1,450 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,310); a 3-bedroom is $1,760.

Rank in Kenosha

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Kenosha.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 53403, 4 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,415/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 53140. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,536/yr

At $1,628/mo median

Location

CityKenosha

StateWI

CountyKenosha County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, +1.2% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,190 → $1,628

up 36.8%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 53140 in Kenosha, WI paid around $1,190 a month. That figure now sits near $1,628, up 36.8% from the 2022 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $58,006 today, compared with $51,045 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 53140 covers Kenosha, WI. The median rent here is $1,628/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($58,006/yr), ZIP 53140 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,628/mo in ZIP 53140. The local median household income is $58,006/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53140?

Rent in ZIP 53140 has risen 8.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 53140 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53140 is one of the pricier among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #29 of 103 at $1,628/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 53140 changed +8.2%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.