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ZIP Code 53072

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53072

Juniper

ZIP Code 53072 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$437,800

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.2

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,200

Median Age

45.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$437,800

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$4,441

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.44

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,381

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.1%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

149.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

30.2

Lower than 85%

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 53072: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53072?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53072 is $437,800, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53072?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53072 is $4,441, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53072 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53072 cost about 4.44× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53072?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53072 is $1,381 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53072?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53072 have moved 53% over the past five years (5.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53072?
ZIP Code 53072 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53072 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53072's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.2 (lower than 85% 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 →