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ZIP Code 53209

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FIPS 53209

Juniper

ZIP Code 53209 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$166,700

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

45,170

Median Age

36

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$166,700

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,982

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.44

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$988

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.9%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.6

Near median

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 53209: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53209?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53209 is $166,700, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53209?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53209 is $2,982, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53209 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53209 cost about 3.44× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53209?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53209 is $988 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53209?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53209 have moved 58% over the past five years (7.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53209?
ZIP Code 53209 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53209 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53209's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →