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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53018

Waukesha County · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Typical home value

$675,763[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.3%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+137.9%
vs metro
+64.3%
vs state
+121.5%
ZIP 53018 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53018 in WI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 53018 is worth $675,763 — 64.3% above the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,045 a month — a 3.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,045[2]
Gross yield
3.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,796[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Waukesha County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
8,201[3]
Median household income
$124,595[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Waukesha County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+298[5]
Moved in
10,995
Moved out
10,697

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Cushing Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Kettle Moraine School District

    315 students

  • Kettle Moraine 4K

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Kettle Moraine School District

    63 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$24,540

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,417
Loan principal$540,610
Down payment$135,153
Total interest paid$689,519

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.22
Monthly cost to own$4,549
Monthly rent$2,045

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
54th percentile[1]
Rental yield
8th percentile[2]
Property tax
14th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53018?
The typical home in 53018 is worth $675,763, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53018?
Home values in 53018 are up 6.3% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53018?
A typical home in 53018 rents for about $2,045 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 53018?
The effective property tax rate in 53018 is 1.0% — roughly $6,796 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53018?
ZIP code 53018 has a population of 8,201 and a median household income of $124,595.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Elm Grove, WI

    Typical home
    $677,747
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Mequon, WI

    Typical home
    $678,456
    Gross yield
  • Hartland, WI

    Typical home
    $663,566
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Nashotah, WI

    Typical home
    $731,098
    Gross yield
  • Dousman, WI

    Typical home
    $607,562
    Gross yield
  • Okauchee Lake CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $750,061
    Gross yield

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