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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53144

Kenosha County · Kenosha, WI

Typical home value

$326,727[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.7%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+15.0%
vs metro
-6.6%
vs state
+7.1%
ZIP 53144 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53144 in WI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 53144 is worth $326,727 — 6.6% below the Kenosha, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,938 a month — a 7.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,938[2]
Gross yield
7.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,908[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kenosha County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
26,652[3]
Median household income
$76,507[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Kenosha County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-179[5]
Moved in
4,294
Moved out
4,473

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
4
  • Indian Trail High School and Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · Kenosha School District

    2,001 students

  • Bradford High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Kenosha School District

    1,448 students

  • Mahone Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Kenosha School District

    919 students

  • Bullen Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Kenosha School District

    678 students

  • Strange Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Kenosha School District

    451 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.3%
Annual rent$23,253

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,652
Loan principal$261,382
Down payment$65,345
Total interest paid$333,378

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.20
Monthly cost to own$2,333
Monthly rent$1,938

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
22nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
56th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53144?
The typical home in 53144 is worth $326,727, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53144?
Home values in 53144 are up 6.7% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53144?
A typical home in 53144 rents for about $1,938 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 53144?
The effective property tax rate in 53144 is 1.5% — roughly $4,908 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53144?
ZIP code 53144 has a population of 26,652 and a median household income of $76,507.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Bristol, WI

    Typical home
    $326,550
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Salem Lakes, WI

    Typical home
    $343,970
    Gross yield
  • Salem Lakes, WI

    Typical home
    $355,918
    Gross yield
  • Salem Lakes, WI

    Typical home
    $363,590
    Gross yield
  • Kenosha, WI

    Typical home
    $260,181
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Kenosha, WI

    Typical home
    $260,093
    Gross yield
    7.4%

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