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ZIP Code 53215

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FIPS 53215

Juniper

ZIP Code 53215 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$156,800

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.4

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

58,146

Median Age

31.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$156,800

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$3,220

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.89

Near median

Median Rent

$977

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.9%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-35%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.4

Lower than 68%

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 53215: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53215?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53215 is $156,800, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53215?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53215 is $3,220, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53215 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53215 cost about 2.89× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53215?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53215 is $977 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53215?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53215 have moved 59% 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 53215?
ZIP Code 53215 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53215 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53215's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.4 (lower than 68% 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 →