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ZIP Code 53051

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53051

Juniper

ZIP Code 53051 is in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$367,900

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.5

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

39,559

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$367,900

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$4,258

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.68

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,313

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.2%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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

45.5

Lower than 72%

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 53051: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53051?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53051 is $367,900, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53051?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53051 is $4,258, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53051 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53051 cost about 3.68× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53051?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53051 is $1,313 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53051?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53051 have moved 50% over the past five years (6.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53051?
ZIP Code 53051 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 53051 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53051's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.5 (lower than 72% 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 →