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ZIP Code 53046

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53046

Juniper

ZIP Code 53046 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$260,000

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,482

Median Age

42.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$260,000

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$3,289

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.1

Near median

Median Rent

$773

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

54.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 87%

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 53046: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53046?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53046 is $260,000, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53046?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53046 is $3,289, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53046 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53046 cost about 3.1× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53046?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53046 is $773 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53046?
ZIP Code 53046 averages 46.5°F year-round, summer highs near 80.8°F, winter lows around 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 54.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53046 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53046's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.4 (lower than 87% 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 →