🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

53405

Racine

ZIP Code 53405 is a standard zip code serving Racine, Racine, Wisconsin (WI), in Racine County, United States. It has an estimated population of 25,193 with a median household income of $50,110. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Wisconsin (WI)
County: Racine
City: Racine
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.716100
Longitude: -87.823300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 6.51 mi²
Water Area: 0.12 mi²
Population Density: 3872.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.785643°N, 42.682327°S, -87.802550°E, -87.838618°W

With 25,193 residents spread across 6.51 square miles, this area has a population density of 3872.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

25,193

Population

85th percentile

$50,110

Median Income

55th percentile

$132,100

Median Home Value

50th percentile

6.51 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 53405 is $50,110, and the median home value is $132,100.

Housing

10,997

Total Units

10,312

Occupied Units

93.8%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Racine, WI.

53401

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53402

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53406

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53407

Racine

53408

Racine

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