53085 ZIP Code — Sheboygan Falls, WI
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53085 is located in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, within Sheboygan County. It covers approximately 69.74 square miles and serves a population of 11,632 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 53085
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $70,233. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,632
population
69.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53085 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53085
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sheboygan Falls | Acceptable |
| Sheboygan Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53044 Kohler (3.3 mi)
53081 Sheboygan (5.9 mi)
53083 Sheboygan (7.1 mi)
53073 Plymouth (7.6 mi)
53093 Waldo (8.9 mi)
53070 Oostburg (9.1 mi)
53020 Elkhart Lake (10.9 mi)
53011 Cascade (11.9 mi)
53013 Cedar Grove (11.9 mi)
53015 Cleveland (12.2 mi)
53023 Glenbeulah (13.1 mi)
53001 Adell (13.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,632 |
| Population density | 167 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 69.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7411 |
| Longitude | -87.8510 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 920 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.0% | 39.3% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 35.6% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 21.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
11,632
Population
167
People per sq mi
45.2
Median age
$70,233
Median household income
$38,146
Per capita income
$209,600
Median home value
$823
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
4,027
Housing units
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
197
Under 5
216
271
5–9
298
457
10–14
504
338
15–19
373
375
20–24
414
523
25–34
575
593
35–44
653
762
45–54
840
458
55–59
505
460
60–64
506
642
65–74
707
371
75–84
408
89
85+
97
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,354 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 9,278 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,314 | 19.9% |
| Median age | 45.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.9%
Asian
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
2.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,854 | 90.9% |
| Asian | 316 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 309 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 261 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 168 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.0% | 39.3% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 35.6% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 21.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $70,233 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.2%
$50k–$100k
6.1%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
17.4%
$200k–$300k
32.8%
$300k–$500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,600 |
| Median rent / month | $823 |
| Owner occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter occupied | 25.8% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 62.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 8.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.7% |
| Electricity | 14.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,578 | 50.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 449 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 823 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,265 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,261 | 24.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,488 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 22.6% |
| Married | 57.6% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
36.2%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 85 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 133 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,323 | 48.1% |
| High school | 541 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 671 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
34.2%
Education & healthcare
15.8%
Retail trade
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Other services
4.6%
Professional & management
4.3%
Construction
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 23.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.7% |
| Government | 7.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
6.4%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
8.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 23.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 568 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 20.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.1% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 3.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,219 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 221 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 89 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 132 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,029 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 10,975 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 9,734 | 83.7% |
| Foreign born | 54 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 603 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 327 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 826 | 7.1% |
| English | 812 | 7% |
| French | 560 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 497 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 447 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 69 | 0.6% |
| German | 58 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 57 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53085
What city is ZIP code 53085 in?
ZIP code 53085 is primarily assigned to Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53085 in?
ZIP code 53085 falls within Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53085?
ZIP code 53085 has an estimated population of 11,632 residents, with a density of 167 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53085?
The median home value in ZIP code 53085 is $209,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53085?
The median household income in ZIP code 53085 is $70,233, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53085 in?
ZIP code 53085 observes the CST timezone.