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ZIP Code 53151

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53151

Juniper

ZIP Code 53151 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$371,200

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.8

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

32,824

Median Age

44.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$371,200

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$4,499

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.67

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,443

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.2%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

159.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.8

Lower than 82%

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 53151: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53151?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53151 is $371,200, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53151?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53151 is $4,499, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53151 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53151 cost about 3.67× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53151?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53151 is $1,443 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53151?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53151 have moved 50% over the past five years (7.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53151?
ZIP Code 53151 averages 47.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53151 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53151's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.8 (lower than 82% 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 →