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
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
Median Rent
$955
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
54%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.8%
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
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 →