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ZIP Code 53959

Sauk, Wisconsin

FIPS 53959

Juniper

ZIP Code 53959 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$255,300

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.4

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,451

Median Age

43.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$255,300

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$3,669

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.28

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$995

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.4%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.4

Lower than 59%

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 53959: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53959?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53959 is $255,300, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53959?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53959 is $3,669, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53959 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53959 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53959?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53959 is $995 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 53959?
Home prices in ZIP Code 53959 have moved 62% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53959?
ZIP Code 53959 averages 46.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.3°F, winter lows around 11.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53959 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53959's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.4 (lower than 59% 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 →