Racine city, WI

ZIP 53404 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Racine city, WI (53404)

Median Income

$47,714

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+726

Wealth inflow

Population

12,438

Unemployment

11.1%

7.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 726 for ZIP 53404 (Racine city, WI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

11.1%+199% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-75% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.3%+91% vs US avg

233

Establishments

3,243

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.9%
Construction4.7%
Manufacturing15.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade13.5%
Transportation, utilities13.3%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.4%
Professional, scientific, management8.1%
Education, health care, social21.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.1%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 53404 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 10.7%, median income rose 11.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.6%.

Median Income

$47,714

-37% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate