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ZIP Code 53551

Jefferson, Wisconsin

FIPS 53551

Juniper

ZIP Code 53551 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$357,400

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.4

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,731

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$357,400

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$4,996

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.79

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,201

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-9.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.4

Lower than 62%

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 53551: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53551?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53551 is $357,400, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53551?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53551 is $4,996, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53551 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53551 cost about 3.79× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53551?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53551 is $1,201 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53551?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53551 have moved 56% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53551?
ZIP Code 53551 averages 47.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 14.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53551 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53551's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.4 (lower than 62% 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 →