53081 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53081, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53081 is a zip code in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Kohler, Sheboygan, Sheboygan, and Wilson, with a total population of 43,704 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 53081 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53081.

The estimated population of people living in 53081 is 43,704, with a median age of 38.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53081 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
43,704
+4.89%
+2.84%
2020
41,666
 -1.26% -
2019
42,199
 -0.94% -
2018
42,601
+0.25%
-
2017
42,496
 - -

Population of 53081 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53081 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
73%
74.5%
 -2.01%
Black/African American
3.1%
2.6%
 +19.23%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
10.3%
10.5%
 -1.90%
Asian
11%
10%
 +10.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.3%
 -4.35%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53081 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 53081 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53081 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53081 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.4 0% 37 0% 39.4 +0.25%
2020 38.4 +0.52% 37 +0.54% 39.3 0%
2019 38.2 +1.06% 36.8 +1.38% 39.3 +0.26%
2018 37.8 +1.34% 36.3 +1.97% 39.2 +0.26%
2017 37.3 - 35.6 - 39.1 -

The median age of the 53081 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 53081 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,768 +4.75% 2,906 -20.62% 2,869 2,349
10 to 19 2,848 +12.95% 2,420 +3.61% 3,205 2,492
20 to 29 3,081 +2.09% 2,620 +14.95% 3,134 3,008
30 to 39 3,226 -5.45% 2,776 +4.65% 3,022 2,907
40 to 49 2,773 +1.1% 2,299 +12.05% 2,801 2,584
50 to 59 2,868 +2.31% 2,628 -10.13% 2,912 2,363
60 to 69 2,239 +26.43% 2,226 +4.66% 2,879 2,301
70+ 1,825 +9.35% 2,993 -3.85% 2,001 2,877

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53081 zip code is $54,830.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 53081.

  • Under 25
    $36,639.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,400.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,635.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,995.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53081 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 53081, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 53081 is currently $67,160.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.71% of households in 53081 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 53081 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53081 is $29,356.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53081 by the total population of 53081.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53081 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53081 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53081 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53081 zip over the age of 16 is 34,518.

Of those people, a total of 66.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 53081 is 64.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 53081 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,729 61.10% 12.90%
20 to 24 years 3,012 84.00% 3.00%
25 to 29 years 3,130 86.00% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 2,522 86.40% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 6,166 85.10% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 5,296 87.10% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 2,605 80.90% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 2,820 54.40% 0.40%
65 to 74 years 3,893 21.30% 2.90%
75 years and over 3,345 6.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53081. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 28,420 64.30% 2.10%
Black or African American 977 75.90% 15.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 126 76.20% 0.00%
Asian 3,239 77.70% 5.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 533 78.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,223 79.90% 11.40%
Hispanic or Latino 2,854 75.00% 3.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,791 63.70% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53081 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 53081 is 22,258, with median earnings of $40,011.00.

Women in 53081 are earning approximately 74.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,258 $40,011.00
Male 12,194 $44,746.00
Female 10,064 $33,196.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53081 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,467 $55,439.00
Business and Financial 1,093 $63,914.00
Computer and Mathematical 417 $66,761.00
Architecture and Engineering 649 $78,781.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 155 $70,625.00
Community and Social Service 266 $52,791.00
Legal 60 $104,167.00
Educational and Library 1,041 $51,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 443 $30,313.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,005 $44,391.00
Healthcare Support 840 $21,522.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 109 $26,250.00
Law Enforcement 130 $63,382.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,344 $16,376.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 872 $22,469.00
Personal Care and Service 413 $25,457.00
Sales 1,831 $32,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,059 $31,866.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $24,375.00
Construction and Extraction 706 $42,188.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 797 $52,917.00
Production 4,100 $42,765.00
Transportation and Material Moving 627 $40,505.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53081 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 53081.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 797 $71,766.00 670 $42,237.00
Business and Financial 505 $67,467.00 588 $56,200.00
Computer and Mathematical 321 $66,155.00 96 $98,235.00
Architecture and Engineering 581 $78,380.00 68 $81,136.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $51,667.00 81 $76,012.00
Community and Social Service 137 $60,190.00 129 $50,273.00
Legal 9 $0.00 51 $102,917.00
Educational and Library 339 $69,620.00 702 $45,601.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 166 $43,529.00 277 $12,043.00
Healthcare Practitioners 218 $33,625.00 787 $51,766.00
Healthcare Support 117 $26,555.00 723 $20,421.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 102 $26,600.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $58,750.00 44 $63,971.00
Food Preparation and Serving 689 $15,069.00 655 $16,708.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 530 $26,367.00 342 $21,750.00
Personal Care and Service 136 $8,923.00 277 $27,165.00
Sales 797 $37,618.00 1,034 $28,940.00
Office and Administrative Support 494 $34,673.00 1,565 $30,056.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $40,625.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 689 $42,629.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 779 $54,417.00 18 $0.00
Production 2,928 $46,134.00 1,172 $28,508.00
Transportation and Material Moving 564 $40,513.00 63 $40,469.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 18,719 households in 53081, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,043 families living in the 53081 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 53081:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,472 899 1,672 8,676
Average Household Size 3.32 2.76 2.97 1.23
Total Families 7,472 899 1,672 0
Average Household Size 3.31 2.5 2.78 0

Poverty

Of the 10,043 families living in 53081, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53081:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 20,009 housing units in 53081.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 18,719 93.55%
Vacant 1,290 6.45%

35.95% of the total 20,009 housing units in 53081 are rental units. This is approximately 7,193 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,391 are occupied by the owner - or 56.93% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53081 is $765.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53081 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    135
  • Less than $500
    724
  • $500 to $999
    4,694
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,541
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    201
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    23

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53081 is $134,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53081 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    726
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,534
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,446
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,293
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,525
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    629
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    220
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53081. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53081 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    6,843
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,291
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,167
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,007
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,423
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,758
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,627
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,084
  • 2010 to 2013
    809
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 53081 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,532
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,817
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,449
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,921

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53081 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53081 that commute to work in a particular way.

16 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53081.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    969
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,441
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    5,287
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,346
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,376
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    575
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,209
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    236
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    237
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    437
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    365
  • 90 or more minutes
    197

Summary

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