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ZIP 53143

Part of Kenosha, WI
Pop. 20,889·Kenosha County·48th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,450/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$515
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53143 · $1,450
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,430/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
$17,400/yr
At $1,450/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyKenosha County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53143 (Kenosha, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,889
Median income
$68,343
Median age
36.5
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
25.5%
22.4%
24.6%
13.4%
14.1%
Under 1825.5%
18–3422.4%
35–5424.6%
55–6413.4%
65+14.1%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
67.1%
20.2%
White67.1%
Black10.8%
Hispanic20.2%
Asian0.6%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
31.9%
34.4%
22.1%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma31.9%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53143 in Kenosha, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,330 → $68,343
up 21.3%
Population
22,358 → 20,889
down 6.6%
Renter share
41.9% → 40.9%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 22.1%
-2.0 pts
Median age
35 → 36.5
+1.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $56,330 to $68,343 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 22,358 to 20,889 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 24.1% to 22.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53143 covers Kenosha, WI. The median rent here is $1,450/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($68,343/yr), ZIP 53143 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53143?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53143 (Kenosha, WI) is $1,450. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53143 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53143's median rent of $1,450/mo is $515 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53143 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53143 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #48 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,450/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53143?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,450/mo in ZIP 53143. The local median household income is $68,343/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53143?

Rent in ZIP 53143 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53143 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53143 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,450/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($68,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53143 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53143 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of ZIP 53143 households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53143 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53143 compare to the rest of Kenosha?

ZIP 53143 is more affordable than Kenosha overall. At $1,450/mo, it's $187 below the Kenosha citywide median of $1,637/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53143 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53143 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,450/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 53143's median household income ($68,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53143 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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