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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53027

Washington County · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Typical home value

$411,077[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.0%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+44.7%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+34.7%
ZIP 53027 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53027 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53027 is worth $411,077. Over the past year, values have risen 6.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,068 a month — a 3.1% 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
$1,068[2]
Gross yield
3.1%[2]
Cap rate
1.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,166[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
23,118[3]
Median household income
$91,150[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-95[5]
Moved in
3,327
Moved out
3,422

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Hartford High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hartford UHS School District

    1,364 students

  • Central Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hartford J1 School District

    504 students

  • Lincoln Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hartford J1 School District

    469 students

  • Rossman Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hartford J1 School District

    456 students

  • Addison Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Slinger School District

    428 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 yield3.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.9%
Annual rent$12,810

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$2,079
Loan principal$328,862
Down payment$82,215
Total interest paid$419,445

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 ratio2.59
Monthly cost to own$2,767
Monthly rent$1,068

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
45th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
16th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53027?
The typical home in 53027 is worth $411,077, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53027?
Home values in 53027 are up 6.0% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53027?
A typical home in 53027 rents for about $1,068 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 53027?
The effective property tax rate in 53027 is 1.0% — roughly $4,166 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53027?
ZIP code 53027 has a population of 23,118 and a median household income of $91,150.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Wauwatosa, WI

    Typical home
    $411,350
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Oak Creek, WI

    Typical home
    $412,057
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Allenton CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $409,814
    Gross yield
  • Hales Corners, WI

    Typical home
    $408,921
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Fredonia, WI

    Typical home
    $415,100
    Gross yield
  • Jackson, WI

    Typical home
    $415,194
    Gross yield

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