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ZIP Code 53561

Sauk, Wisconsin

FIPS 53561

Juniper

ZIP Code 53561 is in the top 36% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$427,600

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,872

Median Age

47.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$427,600

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$4,589

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.69

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,061

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

-17%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-5.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

169

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74%

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 53561: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53561?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53561 is $427,600, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53561?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53561 is $4,589, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53561 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53561 cost about 4.69× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53561?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53561 is $1,061 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53561?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53561 have moved 42% over the past five years (-17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53561?
ZIP Code 53561 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53561 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53561's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83 (higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

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