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ZIP Code 53018

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53018

Juniper

ZIP Code 53018 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$521,400

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.1

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,201

Median Age

46.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$521,400

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$5,633

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.18

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$1,584

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.1

Lower than 64%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 53018: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53018?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53018 is $521,400, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53018?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53018 is $5,633, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53018 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53018 cost about 4.18× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53018?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53018 is $1,584 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53018?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53018 have moved 61% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53018?
ZIP Code 53018 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 14.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53018 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53018's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.1 (lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →