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Milwaukee, WI — ZIP 53208

Population: 27,201 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53208 (Milwaukee, WI) is $240,135 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $327,500 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,376/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,135

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$240,135
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+109.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$240,402
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$327,500
Median list price
$252,850
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+23.6%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
104.6%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,376/mo
1-year rent change
+6.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Pathways High Inc., Woodlands School Inc., Milwaukee School District
Schools include
Pathways High, Woodlands School, Groppi High, Hi-Mount Elementary, Neeskara Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (Brookfield Sanitary Landfill) (9.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.0 in
Annual snowfall
43.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
180
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
250

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
223
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
194,870
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
167,458

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WAUKESHA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CTR, ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,168 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
87.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,034
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
415,844
Average weekly wage
$1,276
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
187

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53208State medianUS median
Median home value$240,135$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$327,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market29 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,376/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,034$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 53208?
$240,135.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53208?
$327,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53208?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53208?
Typical rent: $1,376/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53208?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 53208 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A14.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53208?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53208?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53208?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53208?
10 schools (7 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 53208 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 53208?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53208?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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