53083 ZIP Code — Sheboygan, WI

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53083 is located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, within Sheboygan County. It covers approximately 32.50 square miles and serves a population of 22,022 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53083

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,455. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53083 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

22,022

population

32.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53083 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53083

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53083. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheboygan	Acceptable
Sheboygan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53044 Kohler (6.1 mi) 53015 Cleveland (6.2 mi) 53085 Sheboygan Falls (7.1 mi) 53081 Sheboygan (8.4 mi) 53063 Newton (9.8 mi) 53020 Elkhart Lake (11.5 mi) 53073 Plymouth (12.2 mi) 53042 Kiel (13.5 mi) 53070 Oostburg (14.9 mi) 54245 Valders (15.3 mi) 53093 Waldo (15.9 mi) 53023 Glenbeulah (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,022
Population density	678 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	32.50 sq mi
Water area	3.56 sq mi
Latitude	43.8267
Longitude	-87.7739
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	31.7%	39.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	35.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	21.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

22,022

Population

678

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$75,455

Median household income

$39,611

Per capita income

$216,200

Median home value

$959

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

7,145

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

837

Under 5

930

670

5–9

745

697

10–14

775

568

15–19

632

498

20–24

554

1,311

25–34

1,458

1,230

35–44

1,368

1,250

45–54

1,391

701

55–59

779

872

60–64

970

1,003

65–74

1,115

604

75–84

672

186

85+

206

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,442	24.7%
18 and over	16,580	75.3%
65 and over	3,786	17.2%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

Asian 6.9%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,630	81.3%
Asian	1,581	6.9%
Two or more races	1,208	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	901	3.9%
Other race	376	1.6%
Black or African American	207	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	39.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	35.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	21.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$75,455

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 23.1%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,200
Median rent / month	$959
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	5.1%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.3%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,978	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	655	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,241	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,017	22.7%
Households with children under 18	2,620	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,931	33.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	21.1%
Married	62.3%	57.7%
Separated	0.8%	1.2%
Widowed	2.5%	9.0%
Divorced	8.1%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	380	7.7%
Kindergarten	256	5.2%
Elementary school	2,204	44.6%
High school	1,037	21.0%
College / grad school	1,063	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.2%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 4.1%

Construction 3.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 14.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	23.4%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	918	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,255	92.0%
Spanish	648	3.2%
Other Indo-European	75	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.1%
Other languages	549	2.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,809	94.5%
Born in same state	20,770	94.3%
Born in different state	16,684	75.8%
Foreign born	39	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,213	5.5%
Not a US citizen	801	66.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,325	10.6%
French	999	4.5%
Arab	893	4.1%
English	885	4%
Polish	767	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	173	0.8%
Dutch	116	0.5%
German	94	0.4%
Irish	11	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	93.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53083

What city is ZIP code 53083 in?

ZIP code 53083 is primarily assigned to Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53083 in?

ZIP code 53083 falls within Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of ZIP code 53083?

ZIP code 53083 has an estimated population of 22,022 residents, with a density of 678 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53083?

The median home value in ZIP code 53083 is $216,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53083?

The median household income in ZIP code 53083 is $75,455, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53083 in?

ZIP code 53083 observes the CST timezone.