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ZIP Code 53118

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53118

Juniper

ZIP Code 53118 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$372,600

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

7,554

Median Age

48.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$372,600

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$4,121

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.43

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,394

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

50.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near median

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 53118: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53118?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53118 is $372,600, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53118?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53118 is $4,121, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53118 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53118 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53118?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53118 is $1,394 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53118?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53118 have moved 60% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53118?
ZIP Code 53118 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 14.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 50.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53118 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53118's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →