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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
$73,703
Median income
$241,900
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,287. Poverty here runs at 8.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $241,900 (3% below the state average), median rent at $880 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.0%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53085, plus 6 more within Sheboygan County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 53085

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheboygan Falls, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53085.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 53085?

46.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$42,287

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

14.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53085 ranks nationally

Sheboygan Falls, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,703 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,463

Total Housing Units

5,147

Occupied Units

316

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$241,900

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53085 ranks #4 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 53085 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 53085 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
53044 Kohler, WI 2,297 3.5 mi
53081 Sheboygan, WI 43,129 5.8 mi
53073 Plymouth, WI 15,757 7.0 mi
53070 Oostburg, WI 4,713 8.0 mi
53083 Sheboygan, WI 20,362 6.9 mi
53031 Hingham, WI 43 7.4 mi
53093 Waldo, WI 1,981 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sheboygan County

53081 standard
Sheboygan, WI
Pop: 43,129
53083 standard
Sheboygan, WI
Pop: 20,362
53073 standard
Plymouth, WI
Pop: 15,757
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 Falls, WI Wisconsin

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.