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ZIP Code 53221

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FIPS 53221

Juniper

ZIP Code 53221 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$219,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.1

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

38,044

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$219,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$4,167

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.47

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,119

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.2%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

122.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.1

Lower than 58%

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 53221: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53221?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53221 is $219,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53221?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53221 is $4,167, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53221 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53221 cost about 3.47× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53221?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53221 is $1,119 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53221?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53221 have moved 58% over the past five years (7.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53221?
ZIP Code 53221 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53221 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53221's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.1 (lower than 58% 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 →