Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 53156

Jefferson, Wisconsin

FIPS 53156

Juniper

ZIP Code 53156 is in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$238,200

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.1

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,232

Median Age

39.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$238,200

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$3,347

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.79

Near median

Median Rent

$778

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-17%

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

78.1

Higher than 67%

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 53156: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53156?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53156 is $238,200, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53156?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53156 is $3,347, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53156 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53156 cost about 2.79× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53156?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53156 is $778 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53156?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53156 have moved 56% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53156?
ZIP Code 53156 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 53156 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53156's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.1 (higher than 67% 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 →