Wisconsin · City Profile

Racine, WI

ZIP codes
8
Population
128,457
Median income
$62,086
Median home value
$177,960

Racine sits in Racine, Wisconsin, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 128,457 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Racine has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $177,960 and median asking rent runs around $977 per month. Median household income hovers around $62,086. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Racine

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
53401 Racine 0
53402 Racine 35,296 $70,886 $208,700
53403 Racine 26,879 $55,811 $155,900
53404 Racine 13,089 $46,315 $120,600
53405 Racine 27,199 $63,782 $158,900
53406 Racine 25,994 $73,636 $245,700
53407 Racine 0
53408 Racine 0

Thinking about relocating to Racine?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $177,960, and median rent is $977. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.