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ZIP Code 53538

Jefferson, Wisconsin

FIPS 53538

Juniper

ZIP Code 53538 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 60th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$245,900

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,813

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$245,900

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$3,832

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.97

Near median

Median Rent

$955

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79

Higher than 68%

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 53538: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53538?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53538 is $245,900, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53538?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53538 is $3,832, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53538 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53538 cost about 2.97× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53538?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53538 is $955 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53538?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53538 have moved 54% 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 53538?
ZIP Code 53538 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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