ZIP Code 53181

In ZIP code 53181, near Kenosha, homes carry a median value of $293,500 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.57%, translating into a meaningful annual obligation for owners. Households here earn a median of $97,804, and per-capita income reaches $48,328, giving many buyers enough earning power to absorb that tax bill alongside a mortgage. A combined sales tax rate of 5.50% applies to purchases. Whether the property levy feels heavy depends largely on how long a household has held its home and how its assessment has shifted, since rising values can outpace income growth over time.