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ZIP Code 53228

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FIPS 53228

Juniper

ZIP Code 53228 is in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$272,000

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.7

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,121

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$272,000

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$4,991

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.63

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,297

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.9%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

159.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.7

Lower than 71%

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 53228: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53228?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53228 is $272,000, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53228?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53228 is $4,991, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53228 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53228 cost about 3.63× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53228?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53228 is $1,297 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53228?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53228 have moved 52% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53228?
ZIP Code 53228 averages 47.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53228 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53228's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.7 (lower than 71% 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 →