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Cascade, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53011

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,260
22/sq mi
$90,833
Median income
$253,400
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cascade pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53011 covers 102.7 square miles in Cascade, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,260 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53011 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,833 (16% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $46,989. Local economic indicators show a 5.4% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $253,400 (2% above the state average), median rent at $1,159 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53011, plus 6 more within Sheboygan County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 53011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cascade, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53011.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53011, Cascade, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,260

Population

102.7

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53011?

48.8

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$90,833

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$46,989

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53011 ranks nationally

Cascade, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,833 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,090

Total Housing Units

890

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$253,400

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,159

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53011 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.7% 144
2021 +13.0% 163
2022 +6.5% 174
2023 +10.4% 192
2024 +2.1% 196

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 53011, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,452,000.

26

Businesses

157

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 26.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 19.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 15.4%
Manufacturing 3 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53011 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53011 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53011 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53001 Adell, WI 1,901 3.8 mi
53093 Waldo, WI 1,981 6.8 mi
53023 Glenbeulah, WI 1,496 8.7 mi
53075 Random Lake, WI 3,345 7.7 mi
53073 Plymouth, WI 15,757 7.9 mi
53040 Kewaskum, WI 8,064 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sheboygan County

53081 standard
Sheboygan, WI
Pop: 43,129
53083 standard
Sheboygan, WI
Pop: 20,362
53073 standard
Plymouth, WI
Pop: 15,757
53085 standard
Sheboygan Falls, WI
Pop: 11,267
53070 standard
Oostburg, WI
Pop: 4,713
53020 standard
Elkhart Lake, WI
Pop: 3,500

Related Areas

Sheboygan County Cascade, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53011 in? ▼
ZIP code 53011 (Cascade) is located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Sheboygan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sheboygan-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53011? ▼
ZIP code 53011 in Cascade, WI has a population of 2,260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53011? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53011 is $90,833, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53011? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53011 is $253,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53011? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53011 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53011? ▼
ZIP code 53011 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53011? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53011 are: Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53011? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53011 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53011? ▼
In ZIP code 53011, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53011? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53011 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53011? ▼
In ZIP code 53011, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53011? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53011 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.