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ZIP Code 53186

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53186

Juniper

ZIP Code 53186 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$301,100

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.6

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

33,374

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$301,100

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$3,907

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.04

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,229

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

149.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.6

Lower than 86%

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 53186: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53186?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53186 is $301,100, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53186?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53186 is $3,907, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53186 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53186 cost about 4.04× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53186?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53186 is $1,229 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53186?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53186 have moved 52% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53186?
ZIP Code 53186 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53186 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53186's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.6 (lower than 86% 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 →