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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
$76,442
Median income
$258,900
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 53073 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 210.9 square miles in Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 15,757 residents, producing a population density of 75 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 53073 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53073 sits at $76,442 (2% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,486. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $258,900 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $915 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53073 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sheboygan County, so you can benchmark 53073 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 53073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53073.

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 53073, Plymouth, 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

15,757

Population

210.9

Area (sq mi)

75

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53073?

46.0

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$76,442

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$38,486

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

16.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53073 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,442 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,716

Total Housing Units

6,468

Occupied Units

248

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$258,900

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53073 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 53073 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 53073 ranks #6 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
53020 Elkhart Lake, WI 3,500 7.8 mi
53093 Waldo, WI 1,981 6.8 mi
53023 Glenbeulah, WI 1,496 6.2 mi
53085 Sheboygan Falls, WI 11,267 7.0 mi
53011 Cascade, WI 2,260 7.9 mi
53031 Hingham, WI 43 8.6 mi
53001 Adell, WI 1,901 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sheboygan County

53081 standard
Sheboygan, WI
Pop: 43,129
53083 standard
Sheboygan, WI
Pop: 20,362
53085 standard
Sheboygan Falls, WI
Pop: 11,267
53070 standard
Oostburg, WI
Pop: 4,713
53020 standard
Elkhart Lake, WI
Pop: 3,500
53075 standard
Random Lake, WI
Pop: 3,345

Related Areas

Sheboygan County Plymouth, WI Wisconsin

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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Official Data Resources for Plymouth, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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