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Sheboygan, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53083

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

20,362
243/sq mi
$75,203
Median income
$244,800
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sheboygan pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
243
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53083 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53083 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, with 20,362 residents across 83.9 square miles, a density of 243 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53083 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,203 (4% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $41,506. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.0%. The typical home here is valued at $244,800 (2% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,052 monthly, and 73.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sheboygan County, letting you compare 53083 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 53083

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheboygan, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53083.

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 53083, 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

20,362

Population

83.9

Area (sq mi)

243

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53083?

40.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$75,203

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$41,506

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53083 ranks nationally

Sheboygan, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,203 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,287

Total Housing Units

8,970

Occupied Units

317

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$244,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,052

Median Rent

1978

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53083 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 138
2021 +11.6% 154
2022 +16.0% 179
2023 +13.7% 204
2024 +7.4% 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 321 business establishments in ZIP 53083, employing approximately 6,359 people with a combined annual payroll of $300,287,000.

321

Businesses

6,359

Employees

$300.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 46 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 42 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 40 12.5%
Construction 36 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 29 9.0%
Manufacturing 25 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 16 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.0%
Finance and insurance 15 4.7%
Wholesale trade 14 4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.5%
Information 4 1.3%

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 53083 vs 53044 →

ZIP 53083 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 53083 ranks #2 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 53083 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 53083 ranks #4 of 6 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
53044 Kohler, WI 2,297 5.1 mi
53015 Cleveland, WI 2,609 6.3 mi
53081 Sheboygan, WI 43,129 7.3 mi
53085 Sheboygan Falls, WI 11,267 6.9 mi
53063 Newton, WI 1,552 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sheboygan County

53081 standard
Sheboygan, WI
Pop: 43,129
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
53075 standard
Random Lake, WI
Pop: 3,345

Related Areas

Sheboygan County Sheboygan, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53083 in? ▼
ZIP code 53083 (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 53083? ▼
ZIP code 53083 in Sheboygan, WI has a population of 20,362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53083? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53083 is $75,203, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53083? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53083 is $244,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53083? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53083 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53083? ▼
ZIP code 53083 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 6,359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53083? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53083 are: Retail trade (46), Health care and social assistance (42), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53083? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53083 increased by 7.4% 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 53083? ▼
In ZIP code 53083, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 53083? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53083 is 19.2 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 53083? ▼
In ZIP code 53083, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53083? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53083 is 6.9% 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.