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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53042

Manitowoc County

Typical home value

$309,792[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.7%
5-year / yr
+8.1%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+9.1%
vs metro
vs state
+1.5%
ZIP 53042 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53042 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53042 is worth $309,792. Over the past year, values have risen 6.7%. 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
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,231[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
6,810[3]
Median household income
$86,389[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1[5]
Moved in
1,480
Moved out
1,481

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Zielanis Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Kiel Area School District

    427 students

  • Kiel High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Kiel Area School District

    392 students

  • Kiel Middle

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Kiel Area School District

    344 students

  • Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Kiel Area School District

    83 students

  • Kiel eSchool

    High · Grades 9–12 · Kiel Area School District

    48 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$1,566
Loan principal$247,834
Down payment$61,958
Total interest paid$316,098

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$2,093
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53042?
The typical home in 53042 is worth $309,792, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53042?
Home values in 53042 are up 6.7% over the past year, and up 8.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 53042?
The effective property tax rate in 53042 is 1.0% — roughly $3,231 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53042?
ZIP code 53042 has a population of 6,810 and a median household income of $86,389.

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