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ZIP Code 53189

Waukesha, Wisconsin

FIPS 53189

Juniper

ZIP Code 53189 is in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$406,200

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.8

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,855

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$406,200

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$4,507

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.47

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,206

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

3%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

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

42.8

Lower than 75%

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 53189: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53189?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53189 is $406,200, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53189?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53189 is $4,507, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53189 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53189 cost about 3.47× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53189?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53189 is $1,206 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53189?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53189 have moved 48% over the past five years (3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53189?
ZIP Code 53189 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 53189 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53189's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.8 (lower than 75% 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 →