Cleveland, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53015

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

2,609
25/sq mi
$88,810
Median income
$222,200
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53015 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.7 square miles in Cleveland, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,609 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53015 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53015 sits at $88,810 (14% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $37,411. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $222,200 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $968 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53015 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Manitowoc County, so you can benchmark 53015 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 53015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53015.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53015, Cleveland, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,609

Population

102.7

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53015?

40.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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?

$88,810

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$37,411

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53015 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,810 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,120

Total Housing Units

1,042

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$222,200

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$968

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

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

+24.5%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53015 have increased 24.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.8% 138
2020 +0.9% 139
2021 +7.6% 150
2022 +24.5% 186
2024 239

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 42 business establishments in ZIP 53015, employing approximately 246 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,753,000.

42

Businesses

246

Employees

$9.8M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 26.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 16.7%
Retail trade 6 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.9%
Manufacturing 3 7.1%
Wholesale trade 3 7.1%

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 53015 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 53015 ranks #2 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 53015 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 53015 ranks #2 of 5 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
53063 Newton, WI 1,552 3.9 mi
53083 Sheboygan, WI 20,362 6.3 mi
54245 Valders, WI 2,259 9.8 mi
54232 Saint Nazianz, WI 779 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53015 in?
ZIP code 53015 (Cleveland) is located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Manitowoc County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/manitowoc-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53015?
ZIP code 53015 in Cleveland, WI has a population of 2,609 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53015?
The median household income in ZIP 53015 is $88,810, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53015?
The median home value in ZIP 53015 is $222,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53015?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53015 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53015?
ZIP code 53015 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53015?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53015 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53015?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53015 increased by 24.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 53015?
In ZIP code 53015, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 53015?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53015 is 19.9 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 53015?
In ZIP code 53015, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53015?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53015 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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