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ZIP Code 53149

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53149

Juniper

ZIP Code 53149 is in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$414,200

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.2

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,614

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$414,200

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$4,116

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.74

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$1,167

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.1%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

143.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.2

Lower than 65%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 53149: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53149?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53149 is $414,200, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53149?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53149 is $4,116, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53149 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53149 cost about 3.74× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53149?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53149 is $1,167 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53149?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53149 have moved 56% over the past five years (6.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53149?
ZIP Code 53149 averages 46.5°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 14.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53149 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53149's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.2 (lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →