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ZIP Code 53122

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53122

Juniper

ZIP Code 53122 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$514,800

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25.6

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,508

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$514,800

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$7,240

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.26

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,900

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.9%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25.6

Lower than 88%

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 53122: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53122?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53122 is $514,800, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53122?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53122 is $7,240, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53122 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53122 cost about 3.26× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53122?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53122 is $1,900 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53122?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53122 have moved 54% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53122?
ZIP Code 53122 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53122 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53122's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.6 (lower than 88% 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 →