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Sheboygan, WI
City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53081.
Population
49,645
Land area
16.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,067
ZIP codes
1
Sheboygan and its ZIP codes
Sheboygan at a glance
- Sheboygan is about 28 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 13th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $62,927, 19% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,200 (35% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $924 a month.
Local data for Sheboygan, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheboygan, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,927
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$174,200
Median rent
$924/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (18,675), Mexican Americans (4,767), Irish Americans (4,359).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sheboygan County. PPP loans are for Sheboygan.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,528
61,092 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$836M
FY 2026, $7,082 per person
PPP loans
$103M
954 loans, 12,290 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sheboygan, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheboygan, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
693
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
113
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheboygan, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Sheboygan
1 in or overlapping Sheboygan. Population shown
Cities near Sheboygan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KohlerVillage | 2.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Sheboygan FallsCity | 5.3 mi | 5.5 |
| GibbsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| OostburgVillage | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| Howards GroveVillage | 8 mi | 2.2 |
| HinghamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| WaldoVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| PlymouthCity | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| Cedar GroveVillage | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| ClevelandVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| AdellVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CascadeVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Elkhart LakeVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| GlenbeulahVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Random LakeVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| BelgiumVillage | 17 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheboygan, WI in?
- Sheboygan is in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Sheboygan, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sheboygan include 53081.
- What is the population of Sheboygan, WI?
- About 49,645 people live in Sheboygan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheboygan?
- Nearby places include Kohler (2.4 mi), Sheboygan Falls (5.3 mi), Gibbsville (7.6 mi), Oostburg (7.9 mi), Howards Grove (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023