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ZIP 53144

Part of Somers, WI
Pop. 26,652·Kenosha County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,533/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-13.1%
vs US Median
-$432
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53144 · $1,533
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,360/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,396/yr
At $1,533/mo median
Location
CitySomers
StateWI
CountyKenosha County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -13.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53144 (Somers, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,652
Median income
$76,507
Median age
37.4
Renters
44.4%
Age distribution
21.8%
25.1%
27.8%
13.4%
Under 1821.8%
18–3425.1%
35–5427.8%
55–6413.4%
65+11.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.7%
18.5%
White67.7%
Black9.8%
Hispanic18.5%
Asian2.5%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
29.6%
31.1%
31.1%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+31.1%
Housing tenure
55.6%
44.4%
Owner55.6%
Renter44.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53144 in Somers, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,492 → $76,507
up 20.5%
Population
26,674 → 26,652
down 0.1%
Renter share
46.7% → 44.4%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
29.1% → 31.1%
+2.0 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37.4
+0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53144 in Somers, WI now reports about $76,507, up from $63,492 in 2021. Renters now make up 44.4% of households, compared with 46.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.1% of adults here, versus 29.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53144 covers Somers, WI. The median rent here is $1,533/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($76,507/yr), ZIP 53144 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 53144?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53144 (Somers, WI) is $1,533. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53144 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53144's median rent of $1,533/mo is $432 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53144 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53144 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #42 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,533/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53144?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,533/mo in ZIP 53144. The local median household income is $76,507/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53144?

Rent in ZIP 53144 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53144 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53144 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,533/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($76,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53144 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53144 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.4% of ZIP 53144 households are renters, while 55.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53144 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 53144 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53144 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,533/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 53144's median household income ($76,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53144 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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