Sheboygan, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53081
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,129
- 652/sq mi High-density area
- $64,042
- Median income Near-median income area
- $180,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sheboygan pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 652
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53081 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 53081 (Sheboygan, WI) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.5 in 2023 to 229.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53081 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, with 43,129 residents across 66.1 square miles, a density of 652 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53081 reports a modest median household income of $64,042 (18% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,885. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $180,100 (28% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $916; owner occupancy is 61.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sheboygan County, so 53081 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 53081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheboygan, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53081.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
204 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
152 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
142 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
125 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
84 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 53081, Sheboygan, 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
43,129
Population
66.1
Area (sq mi)
652
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53081?
38.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
9.0%
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?
$64,042
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,885
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53081 ranks nationally
Sheboygan, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$64,042 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US 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
20,286housing units
20,286
Total Housing Units
18,980
Occupied Units
1,306
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,100
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$916
Median Rent
1960
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53081 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 143 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 159 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 184 |
| 2023 | +17.9% | 217 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 230 |
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 1,082 business establishments in ZIP 53081, employing approximately 22,366 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,334,729,000.
1,082
Businesses
22,366
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 204 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 152 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 142 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 125 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 84 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 62 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.1% |
| Information | 10 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 53081 vs 53044 →
ZIP 53081 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
- 53083
Sheboygan (53083)
20,362 residents
- 53085 11,267
Sheboygan Falls (53085)
11,267 residents
- 53070 4,713
Oostburg (53070)
4,713 residents
- 53013 3,308
Cedar Grove (53013)
3,308 residents
- 53044 2,297
Kohler (53044)
2,297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53081 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53081 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
- 53070
Oostburg (53070)
$91,557 median income
- 53013
Cedar Grove (53013)
$84,375 median income
- 53083
Sheboygan (53083)
$75,203 median income
- 53085
Sheboygan Falls (53085)
$73,703 median income
- 53081
Sheboygan (53081)
$64,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53081 ranks #6 of 6 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 53081, 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 (43,129 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 53081 in?
ZIP code 53081 (Sheboygan) 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 53081?
ZIP code 53081 in Sheboygan, WI has a population of 43,129 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53081?
The median household income in ZIP 53081 is $64,042, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53081?
The median home value in ZIP 53081 is $180,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53081?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53081 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53081?
ZIP code 53081 has 1,082 business establishments employing approximately 22,366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53081?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53081 are: Health care and social assistance (204), Retail trade (152), Accommodation and food services (142). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53081?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53081 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 53081?
In ZIP code 53081, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 53081?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53081 is 16.6 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 53081?
In ZIP code 53081, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53081?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53081 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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