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ZIP Code 53185

Racine, Wisconsin

FIPS 53185

Juniper

ZIP Code 53185 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$384,600

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.1

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,560

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$384,600

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$4,793

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.73

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$1,212

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.1

Lower than 61%

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 53185: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53185?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53185 is $384,600, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53185?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53185 is $4,793, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53185 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53185 cost about 3.73× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53185?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53185 is $1,212 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53185?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53185 have moved 57% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53185?
ZIP Code 53185 averages 46.7°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53185 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53185's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.1 (lower than 61% 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 →