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ZIP 53081

Pop. 43,381·Sheboygan County·102nd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,027/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$938
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53081 · $1,027
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,324/yr
At $1,027/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountySheboygan County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.6% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53081 (Sheboygan, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,381
Median income
$64,042
Median age
38.1
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
23.4%
22.7%
25.1%
16.9%
Under 1823.4%
18–3422.7%
35–5425.1%
55–6411.8%
65+16.9%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
75.5%
White75.5%
Black3%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian10.7%
Education (25+)
35.6%
32%
22.8%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma35.6%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+22.8%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53081 in Sheboygan, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,830 → $64,042
up 16.8%
Population
43,704 → 43,381
down 0.7%
Renter share
39.1% → 38.8%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 22.8%
+0.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53081 in Sheboygan, WI now reports about $64,042, up from $54,830 in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53081 covers Sheboygan, WI. The median rent here is $1,027/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($64,042/yr), ZIP 53081 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53081?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53081 (Sheboygan, WI) is $1,027. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53081 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53081's median rent of $1,027/mo is $938 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53081 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53081 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #102 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,027/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53081?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,027/mo in ZIP 53081. The local median household income is $64,042/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53081?

Rent in ZIP 53081 has increased 17.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53081 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53081 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,027/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($64,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53081 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53081 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of ZIP 53081 households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53081 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 53081 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53081 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,027/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 53081's median household income ($64,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53081 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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