Oostburg, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53070
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,713
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,557
- Median income Above-median income area
- $282,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oostburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53070 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53070 (Oostburg, WI) rose +20.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.5 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53070 covers 74.1 square miles in Oostburg, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,713 residents on file, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,557 (17% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,455. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 1.8%. Median home value is $282,000 (13% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $827; 83.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sheboygan County, so 53070 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 53070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oostburg, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53070.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53070, Oostburg, 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
4,713
Population
74.1
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53070?
45.1
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$91,557
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$42,455
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53070 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Oostburg, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$91,557 Top 21% higher than 79% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,236housing units
2,236
Total Housing Units
2,003
Occupied Units
233
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,000
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$827
Median Rent
1973
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
+20.9%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53070 have increased 20.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 151 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 163 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 183 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 199 |
| 2024 | +20.9% | 240 |
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 122 business establishments in ZIP 53070, employing approximately 2,008 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,323,000.
122
Businesses
2,008
Employees
$114.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 23.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.1% |
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 53070 vs 53013 →
ZIP 53070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53081
Sheboygan (53081)
43,129 residents
- 53085 11,267
Sheboygan Falls (53085)
11,267 residents
- 53070 4,713
Oostburg (53070)
4,713 residents
- 53004 3,330
Belgium (53004)
3,330 residents
- 53013 3,308
Cedar Grove (53013)
3,308 residents
- 53044 2,297
Kohler (53044)
2,297 residents
- 53093 1,981
Waldo (53093)
1,981 residents
- 53031 43
Hingham (53031)
43 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53070 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53044
Kohler (53044)
$131,250 median income
- 53093
Waldo (53093)
$101,429 median income
- 53070
Oostburg (53070)
$91,557 median income
- 53004
Belgium (53004)
$84,821 median income
- 53013
Cedar Grove (53013)
$84,375 median income
- 53085
Sheboygan Falls (53085)
$73,703 median income
- 53081
Sheboygan (53081)
$64,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53070 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53070, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,713 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53070 in?
ZIP code 53070 (Oostburg) 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 53070?
ZIP code 53070 in Oostburg, WI has a population of 4,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53070?
The median household income in ZIP 53070 is $91,557, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53070?
The median home value in ZIP 53070 is $282,000, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53070 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53070?
ZIP code 53070 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 2,008 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53070?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53070 are: Construction (29), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53070?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53070 increased by 20.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 53070?
In ZIP code 53070, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 53070?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53070 is 22.5 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 53070?
In ZIP code 53070, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53070 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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