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Somers, WI
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53140, 53144, 53177.
Population
8,216
Land area
25.8sq mi
People per sq mi
319
ZIP codes
3
Somers and its ZIP codes
Somers at a glance
- Somers is about 2.9 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 119th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $80,488, 4% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,300 (18% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,455 a month.
Local data for Somers, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somers, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,488
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$315,300
Median rent
$1,455/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
42.0%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,876), Italian Americans (798), Irish Americans (794).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenosha County. PPP loans are for Somers.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,004
75,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $6,127 per person
PPP loans
$82M
732 loans, 9,174 jobs reported
How people get to work
Somers, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somers, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
784
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
204
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somers, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Somers
3 in or overlapping Somers. Population shown
Cities near Somers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KenoshaCity | 4.4 mi | 29.1 |
| SturtevantVillage | 4.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Mount PleasantVillage | 5.9 mi | 33.9 |
| Elmwood ParkVillage | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| Pleasant PrairieVillage | 6.6 mi | 33.4 |
| YorkvilleVillage | 7.7 mi | 33.5 |
| RacineCity | 8.2 mi | 15.5 |
| Union GroveVillage | 8.3 mi | 2.6 |
| BristolVillage | 8.4 mi | 32.7 |
| Paddock LakeVillage | 11 mi | 3 |
| Winthrop Harbor, ILVillage | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| North BayVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 12 mi | 45.2 |
| Zion, ILCity | 12 mi | 9.9 |
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Wind PointVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somers, WI in?
- Somers is in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Somers, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Somers include 53140, 53144, 53177.
- What is the population of Somers, WI?
- About 8,216 people live in Somers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somers?
- Nearby places include Kenosha (4.4 mi), Sturtevant (4.9 mi), Mount Pleasant (5.9 mi), Elmwood Park (6 mi), Pleasant Prairie (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023