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ZIP Code 53226

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FIPS 53226

Juniper

ZIP Code 53226 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$335,600

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

18,908

Median Age

39.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$335,600

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$5,836

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.6

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,409

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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)

33.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

61.7

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 53226: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53226?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53226 is $335,600, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53226?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53226 is $5,836, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53226 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53226 cost about 3.6× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53226?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53226 is $1,409 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53226?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53226 have moved 50% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53226?
ZIP Code 53226 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 53226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.7 (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 →