COUNTY REPORT WI

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

15 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sheboygan County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Within Sheboygan County's 15 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Sheboygan County Compares

Sheboygan County73/100
Wisconsin avg70/100
National avg73/100

How Sheboygan County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Sheboygan County scores 3 points above the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 0 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
15
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 53073 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 53083 (66/100)
$243K
Median Home Value
$1,393
Avg Remediation (57% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,021, driven primarily by flood

67.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Sheboygan County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2024
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1969
Median Build Year
67.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
79%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,021

Flood $450/yr
Energy Code Gap $374/yr
Water / Lead $285/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

51,432 housing units in Sheboygan County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 15%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Sheboygan County

$243K
Median Home Value
$1,393
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sheboygan County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Sheboygan County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Sheboygan County

8 community water systems serving Sheboygan County.

Show all 8 water systems

16 total water systems serve Sheboygan County.

Systems with the most violations in Sheboygan County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Sheboygan County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Sheboygan County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 53073 Plymouth 83 B 4 $238K
2 53085 Sheboygan Falls 82 B 4 $229K
3 53044 Kohler 66 C 2 $369K
4 53081 Sheboygan 66 C 2 $170K
5 53083 Sheboygan 66 C 3 $236K
6 53001 Adell 1 (1 health) $234K
7 53013 Cedar Grove 2 (1 health) $250K
8 53020 Elkhart Lake 0 $323K
9 53023 Glenbeulah $216K
10 53026 Greenbush
11 53031 Hingham
12 53070 Oostburg 2 $265K
13 53075 Random Lake 7 (2 health) $273K
14 53082 Sheboygan
15 53093 Waldo 3 $248K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sheboygan County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Sheboygan County in Wisconsin covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100) across 5 scored records.

10 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sheboygan County?
Sheboygan County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 15 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sheboygan County?
Sheboygan County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sheboygan County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sheboygan County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,021 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sheboygan County?
The median home build year in Sheboygan County is 1969. 67.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sheboygan County compare to Wisconsin?
Sheboygan County has an average Home Safety Score of 73/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sheboygan County, WI: HSS 73/100; Lead Above EPA Limits. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/sheboygan/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sheboygan County, WI: HSS 73/100; Lead Above EPA Limits}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/sheboygan/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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