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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53040

Washington County · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Typical home value

$395,995[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.9%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+39.4%
vs metro
-3.7%
vs state
+29.8%
ZIP 53040 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53040 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53040 is worth $395,995 — 3.7% below the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.9%. 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]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,820[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
8,630[3]
Median household income
$96,096[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Kewaskum High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Kewaskum School District

    594 students

  • Kewaskum Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Kewaskum School District

    528 students

  • Kewaskum Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Kewaskum School District

    429 students

  • Farmington Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Kewaskum School District

    271 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,002
Loan principal$316,796
Down payment$79,199
Total interest paid$404,056

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,649
Monthly rent

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
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
9th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53040?
The typical home in 53040 is worth $395,995, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53040?
Home values in 53040 are up 6.9% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 53040?
The effective property tax rate in 53040 is 1.0% — roughly $3,820 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53040?
ZIP code 53040 has a population of 8,630 and a median household income of $96,096.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Belgium, WI

    Typical home
    $391,547
    Gross yield
  • Saukville, WI

    Typical home
    $389,286
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • West Bend, WI

    Typical home
    $404,418
    Gross yield
    3.4%
  • Greendale, WI

    Typical home
    $387,370
    Gross yield
  • Port Washington, WI

    Typical home
    $384,678
    Gross yield
  • Hales Corners, WI

    Typical home
    $408,921
    Gross yield
    3.5%

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