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Kohler, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53044

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

2,297
225/sq mi
$131,250
Median income
$386,600
Median home value
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kohler pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
225
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53044 covers 10.2 square miles in Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,297 residents on file, a density of 225 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53044 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,250 (68% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $72,714. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $386,600 (55% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,180 monthly, and 87.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is -. To put 53044 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sheboygan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 53044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kohler, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53044.

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 53044, Kohler, 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

2,297

Population

10.2

Area (sq mi)

225

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53044?

42.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$131,250

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$72,714

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 53044 ranks nationally

Kohler, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,250 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.9%

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

What does housing look like?

961

Total Housing Units

885

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$386,600

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,180

Median Rent

1964

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53044 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 167
2021 +9.4% 183
2022 +10.0% 201
2023 +5.6% 212
2024 +8.7% 231

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 74 business establishments in ZIP 53044, employing approximately 3,545 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,261,000.

74

Businesses

3,545

Employees

$222.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 21.6%
Other services (except public administration) 9 12.2%
Manufacturing 7 9.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.4%
Construction 3 4.0%
Wholesale trade 3 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 53044 vs 53081 →

ZIP 53044 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 53044 ranks #5 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 53044 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 53044 ranks the highest 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
53081 Sheboygan, WI 43,129 2.9 mi
53085 Sheboygan Falls, WI 11,267 3.5 mi
53083 Sheboygan, WI 20,362 5.1 mi
53070 Oostburg, WI 4,713 8.3 mi
53031 Hingham, WI 43 9.8 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 Kohler, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53044 in? ▼
ZIP code 53044 (Kohler) 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 53044? ▼
ZIP code 53044 in Kohler, WI has a population of 2,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53044 is $131,250, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53044 is $386,600, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53044 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53044? ▼
ZIP code 53044 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 3,545 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53044 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (9), Manufacturing (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53044 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 53044? ▼
In ZIP code 53044, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53044? ▼
In ZIP code 53044, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53044 is 2.3% 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.