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ZIP Code 53961

Sauk, Wisconsin

FIPS 53961

Juniper

ZIP Code 53961 is in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$210,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

79.9

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

831

Median Age

40.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$210,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,661

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.72

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$1,181

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.9

Higher than 70%

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 53961: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 53961?
The median home value in ZIP Code 53961 is $210,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 53961?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 53961 is $2,661, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 53961 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 53961 cost about 2.72× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 53961?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 53961 is $1,181 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 53961?
ZIP Code 53961 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 77.6°F, winter lows around 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 53961 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 53961's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.9 (higher than 70% 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 →