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Kenosha, WI — ZIP 53142

Population: 34,144 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53142 (Kenosha, WI) is $334,918 — up 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,000 after a median 32.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,825/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$334,918

Median home value

+7.2%

1-year change

32.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$334,918
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+101.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$334,918
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$200,000
Median list price
$239,900
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
-8.0%
Median days on market
32.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
80
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,825/mo
1-year rent change
+10.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Stocker Elementary, Forest Park Elementary, Jeffery Elementary, Lance Middle, Roosevelt Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A10
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
H.O.D. Landfill (5.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
201
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
206

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
69,336
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
74,007

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Bristol Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AURORA MEDICAL CENTER KENOSHA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-169 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
35.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,534
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
64,308
Average weekly wage
$1,076
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
213

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53142State medianUS median
Median home value$334,918$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$200,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market33 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,825/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,534$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 53142?
$334,918.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53142?
$200,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53142?
Median days on market: 32.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53142?
Typical rent: $1,825/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53142?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is ZIP 53142 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53142?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53142?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53142?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53142?
6 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 53142 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 53142?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53142?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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