Plymouth, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53073
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,757
- 75/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,442
- Median income Near-median income area
- $258,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plymouth pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 75
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53073 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 53073 (Plymouth, WI) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.1 in 2023 to 218.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, home to 15,757 residents across 210.9 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,442 (2% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,486. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $258,900 (4% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $915; 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sheboygan County, so 53073 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 53073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plymouth, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53073.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
35 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 53073, Plymouth, 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
15,757
Population
210.9
Area (sq mi)
75
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53073?
46.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
1.3%
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?
$76,442
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$38,486
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
16.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53073 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Plymouth, 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)
$76,442 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
6,716housing units
6,716
Total Housing Units
6,468
Occupied Units
248
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,900
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$915
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53073 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 146 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 158 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 177 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 196 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 219 |
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 405 business establishments in ZIP 53073, employing approximately 8,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $451,696,000.
405
Businesses
8,142
Employees
$451.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 33 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.5% |
| Information | 9 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.0% |
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 53073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53073
Plymouth (53073)
15,757 residents
- 53085
Sheboygan Falls (53085)
11,267 residents
- 53020 3,500
Elkhart Lake (53020)
3,500 residents
- 53011 2,260
Cascade (53011)
2,260 residents
- 53093 1,981
Waldo (53093)
1,981 residents
- 53001 1,901
Adell (53001)
1,901 residents
- 53023 1,496
Glenbeulah (53023)
1,496 residents
- 53031 43
Hingham (53031)
43 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53073 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53093
Waldo (53093)
$101,429 median income
- 53001
Adell (53001)
$92,294 median income
- 53011
Cascade (53011)
$90,833 median income
- 53020
Elkhart Lake (53020)
$89,155 median income
- 53023
Glenbeulah (53023)
$87,222 median income
- 53073
Plymouth (53073)
$76,442 median income
- 53085
Sheboygan Falls (53085)
$73,703 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53073 ranks #6 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 53073, 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 (15,757 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 53073 in?
ZIP code 53073 (Plymouth) 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 53073?
ZIP code 53073 in Plymouth, WI has a population of 15,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53073?
The median household income in ZIP 53073 is $76,442, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53073?
The median home value in ZIP 53073 is $258,900, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53073 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53073?
ZIP code 53073 has 405 business establishments employing approximately 8,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53073 are: Retail trade (49), Accommodation and food services (48), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53073?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53073 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 53073?
In ZIP code 53073, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 53073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53073 is 16.8 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 53073?
In ZIP code 53073, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53073 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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