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Racine, WI
City in Racine County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53402, 53403, 53404, 53405, 53406.
Population
77,633
Land area
15.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,018
ZIP codes
5
Racine and its ZIP codes
Racine at a glance
- Racine is about 46 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $57,740, 25% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,500 (38% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
Local data for Racine, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools37
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices2
- Parks35
- Grocery Stores31
- Restaurants213
- Affordable Housing15
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools15
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places32
Housing and community stats
Racine, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,740
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (17,316), Mexican Americans (15,690), Irish Americans (5,971).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Racine County. PPP loans are for Racine.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,928
75,873 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,942
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $6,530 per person
PPP loans
$52.5M
1,023 loans, 6,235 jobs reported
How people get to work
Racine, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Racine, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
842
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
306
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 15°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone32 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Racine, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Racine
5 in or overlapping Racine. Population shown
Cities near Racine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood ParkVillage | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| North BayVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Wind PointVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| SturtevantVillage | 5 mi | 4.1 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 5.9 mi | 45.2 |
| Mount PleasantVillage | 6.5 mi | 33.9 |
| SomersVillage | 8.2 mi | 25.8 |
| KenoshaCity | 9.5 mi | 29.1 |
| YorkvilleVillage | 10 mi | 33.5 |
| RaymondVillage | 11 mi | 35.7 |
| Oak CreekCity | 12 mi | 28.4 |
| Union GroveVillage | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| South MilwaukeeCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| Pleasant PrairieVillage | 14 mi | 33.4 |
| FranklinCity | 15 mi | 34.6 |
| CudahyCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Racine, WI in?
- Racine is in Racine County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Racine, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Racine include 53402, 53403, 53404, 53405, 53406.
- What is the population of Racine, WI?
- About 77,633 people live in Racine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Racine?
- Nearby places include Elmwood Park (2.4 mi), North Bay (3.1 mi), Wind Point (4.4 mi), Sturtevant (5 mi), Caledonia (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023