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ZIP 53142

Part of Kenosha, WI
Pop. 34,144·Kenosha County·7th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,966/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
+$1
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ZIP 53142 · $1,966
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,580/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
$23,592/yr
At $1,966/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyKenosha County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.7% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53142 (Kenosha, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,144
Median income
$88,960
Median age
39.9
Renters
28.3%
Age distribution
24.2%
18.8%
30.5%
12.1%
14.4%
Under 1824.2%
18–3418.8%
35–5430.5%
55–6412.1%
65+14.4%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
74.3%
15.5%
White74.3%
Black5.9%
Hispanic15.5%
Asian2.8%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
20.8%
35%
36.5%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+36.5%
Housing tenure
71.7%
28.3%
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53142 in Kenosha, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,324 → $88,960
up 15.0%
Population
33,350 → 34,144
up 2.4%
Renter share
25.9% → 28.3%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
34.3% → 36.5%
+2.2 pts
Median age
38.8 → 39.9
+1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $77,324 to $88,960 across the same window, up 15.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 33,350 to 34,144 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 28.3% of households rent today, against 25.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.3% to 36.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53142 covers Kenosha, WI. The median rent here is $1,966/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($88,960/yr), ZIP 53142 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53142?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53142 (Kenosha, WI) is $1,966. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53142 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53142's median rent of $1,966/mo is $1 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53142 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53142 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #7 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,966/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53142?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,966/mo in ZIP 53142. The local median household income is $88,960/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53142?

Rent in ZIP 53142 has decreased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 53142 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53142 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,966/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($88,960/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53142 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53142 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.3% of ZIP 53142 households are renters, while 71.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53142 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53142 compare to the rest of Kenosha?

ZIP 53142 is pricier than Kenosha as a whole. At $1,966/mo, it's $329 above the Kenosha citywide median of $1,637/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53142 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53142 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,966/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 53142's median household income ($88,960/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53142 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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