Sheboygan Falls, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53085
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,267
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,703
- Median income Near-median income area
- $241,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sheboygan Falls pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53085 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 53085 (Sheboygan Falls, WI) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.5 in 2023 to 215.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53085 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, home to 11,267 residents across 184.4 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53085 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,703 (6% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,287. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $241,900 (3% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $880; 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sheboygan County, so 53085 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 53085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheboygan Falls, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53085.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 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 53085, Sheboygan Falls, 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
11,267
Population
184.4
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53085?
46.2
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
4.4%
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?
$73,703
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$42,287
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53085 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Sheboygan Falls, 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)
$73,703 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
5,463housing units
5,463
Total Housing Units
5,147
Occupied Units
316
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,900
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$880
Median Rent
1975
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53085 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 159 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 182 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 200 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 216 |
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 267 business establishments in ZIP 53085, employing approximately 6,655 people with a combined annual payroll of $375,545,000.
267
Businesses
6,655
Employees
$375.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 25 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.6% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 53085 vs 53044 →
ZIP 53085 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
- 53073 15,757
Plymouth (53073)
15,757 residents
- 53085 11,267
Sheboygan Falls (53085)
11,267 residents
- 53070 4,713
Oostburg (53070)
4,713 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 53085 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53085 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
- 53073
Plymouth (53073)
$76,442 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 53085 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 53085, 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 (11,267 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 53085 in?
ZIP code 53085 (Sheboygan Falls) 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 53085?
ZIP code 53085 in Sheboygan Falls, WI has a population of 11,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53085?
The median household income in ZIP 53085 is $73,703, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53085?
The median home value in ZIP 53085 is $241,900, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53085 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53085?
ZIP code 53085 has 267 business establishments employing approximately 6,655 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53085 are: Retail trade (39), Manufacturing (31), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53085 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 53085?
In ZIP code 53085, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 53085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53085 is 14.2 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 53085?
In ZIP code 53085, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53085 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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