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ZIP Code 53188

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53188

Juniper

ZIP Code 53188 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$348,600

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.4

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

34,892

Median Age

40.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$348,600

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$4,559

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.77

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,268

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23.4

Lower than 89%

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 53188: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53188?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53188 is $348,600, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53188?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53188 is $4,559, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53188 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53188 cost about 3.77× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53188?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53188 is $1,268 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53188?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53188 have moved 54% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53188?
ZIP Code 53188 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 53188 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53188's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.4 (lower than 89% 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 →