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Tichigan, WI
Census-designated place in Racine County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53185.
Population
5,052
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
450
ZIP codes
1
Tichigan and its ZIP codes
Tichigan at a glance
- Tichigan is about 4.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 156th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $126,933 a year, 64% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $445,800 (67% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,201 a month.
Local data for Tichigan, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tichigan, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,933
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$445,800
Median rent
$1,201/mo
Homeownership
93.9%
Bachelor's or higher
44.5%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,523), Polish Americans (785), Irish Americans (701).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Racine County. PPP loans are for Tichigan.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 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
$29.2M
448 loans, 3,551 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tichigan, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tichigan, 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
82° / 12°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tichigan, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Tichigan
1 in or overlapping Tichigan. Population shown
Cities near Tichigan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaterfordVillage | 2.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Wind LakeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6.9 |
| RochesterVillage | 4.6 mi | 17.4 |
| VernonVillage | 6.4 mi | 30 |
| MukwonagoVillage | 6.5 mi | 8 |
| Potter LakeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Big BendVillage | 7.1 mi | 3.3 |
| Browns LakeCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| MuskegoCity | 7.5 mi | 31.6 |
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.2 |
| BurlingtonCity | 9 mi | 7.7 |
| East TroyVillage | 9.4 mi | 4.6 |
| RaymondVillage | 10 mi | 35.7 |
| Union GroveVillage | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| WaukeshaVillage | 12 mi | 20.6 |
| FranklinCity | 12 mi | 34.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tichigan, WI in?
- Tichigan is in Racine County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Tichigan, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tichigan include 53185.
- What is the population of Tichigan, WI?
- About 5,052 people live in Tichigan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tichigan?
- Nearby places include Waterford (2.4 mi), Wind Lake (3.6 mi), Rochester (4.6 mi), Vernon (6.4 mi), Mukwonago (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023