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ZIP Code 53218

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FIPS 53218

Juniper

ZIP Code 53218 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$133,400

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.2

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,196

Median Age

30.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$133,400

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,462

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.92

Near median

Median Rent

$1,067

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-46%

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

51.2

Lower than 66%

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 53218: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53218?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53218 is $133,400, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53218?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53218 is $2,462, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53218 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53218 cost about 2.92× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53218?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53218 is $1,067 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53218?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53218 have moved 78% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53218?
ZIP Code 53218 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 53218 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53218's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.2 (lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →