53081 ZIP Code — Sheboygan, WI
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53081 is located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, within Sheboygan County. It covers approximately 23.32 square miles and serves a population of 43,042 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 53081
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 $156,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $59,010. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
43,042
population
23.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53081 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53081
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sheboygan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53044 Kohler (3.1 mi)
53085 Sheboygan Falls (5.9 mi)
53070 Oostburg (7.3 mi)
53083 Sheboygan (8.4 mi)
53013 Cedar Grove (11.1 mi)
53093 Waldo (11.9 mi)
53073 Plymouth (13.4 mi)
53015 Cleveland (14.6 mi)
53004 Belgium (15.8 mi)
53011 Cascade (16.3 mi)
53075 Random Lake (16.3 mi)
53020 Elkhart Lake (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,042 |
| Population density | 1,846 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7070 |
| Longitude | -87.7431 |
| 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 | 48.4% | 39.3% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 35.6% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.5% | 21.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
43,042
Population
1,846
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$59,010
Median household income
$32,666
Per capita income
$156,800
Median home value
$847
Median monthly rent
60.0%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
12,502
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,286
Under 5
1,158
1,408
5–9
1,269
1,536
10–14
1,384
1,431
15–19
1,289
1,540
20–24
1,387
2,886
25–34
2,600
3,227
35–44
2,907
2,719
45–54
2,450
1,375
55–59
1,238
1,415
60–64
1,275
2,090
65–74
1,883
1,112
75–84
1,001
619
85+
557
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,933 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 33,109 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 7,262 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.3%
Asian
10.5%
Two or more races
6.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Black or African American
3.2%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,205 | 73.3% |
| Asian | 4,778 | 10.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,017 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,263 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 1,448 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 447 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 133 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.4% | 39.3% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 35.6% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.5% | 21.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
10.3%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
24.8%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $59,010 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
25.5%
$150k–$200k
25.6%
$200k–$300k
17.9%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,800 |
| Median rent / month | $847 |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 55.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 15.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.0% |
| Electricity | 14.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,210 | 38.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,309 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,806 | 25.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,467 | 29.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,769 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,628 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.0% | 31.2% |
| Married | 43.1% | 43.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
35.3%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 590 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 561 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,447 | 45.8% |
| High school | 2,375 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,735 | 17.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
35.4%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Retail trade
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Professional & management
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Other services
4.3%
Construction
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Public administration
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 29.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.3% |
| Government | 7.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
14.8%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 23.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,385 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.2% |
| Public insurance | 36.3% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,598 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 2,372 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 859 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 379 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 1,120 | 2.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,657 | 89.8% |
| Born in same state | 38,421 | 89.3% |
| Born in different state | 30,552 | 71.0% |
| Foreign born | 236 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,385 | 10.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,595 | 59.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,864 | 6.7% |
| French | 2,176 | 5.1% |
| Polish | 1,789 | 4.2% |
| English | 1,686 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 1,306 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 205 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 151 | 0.4% |
| German | 108 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 93 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53081
What city is ZIP code 53081 in?
ZIP code 53081 is primarily assigned to Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53081 in?
ZIP code 53081 falls within Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53081?
The median home value in ZIP code 53081 is $156,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 53081?
ZIP code 53081 has an estimated population of 43,042 residents, with a density of 1,846 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53081?
The median household income in ZIP code 53081 is $59,010, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53081 in?
ZIP code 53081 observes the CST timezone.