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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53094

Jefferson County

Typical home value

$319,763[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.9%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+12.6%
vs metro
vs state
+4.8%
ZIP 53094 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53094 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53094 is worth $319,763. Over the past year, values have risen 5.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,078 a month — a 4.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,078[2]
Gross yield
4.0%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,264[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
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 Low

#Who lives here

Population
17,998[3]
Median household income
$73,443[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+38[5]
Moved in
2,417
Moved out
2,379

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Riverside Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Watertown Unified School District

    649 students

  • Webster Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Watertown Unified School District

    373 students

  • Schurz Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Watertown Unified School District

    236 students

  • Watertown 4 Kids

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Watertown Unified School District

    172 students

  • Lincoln Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Watertown Unified School District

    146 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 yield4.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$12,940

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$1,617
Loan principal$255,810
Down payment$63,953
Total interest paid$326,272

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 ratio2.08
Monthly cost to own$2,238
Monthly rent$1,078

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53094?
The typical home in 53094 is worth $319,763, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53094?
Home values in 53094 are up 5.9% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53094?
A typical home in 53094 rents for about $1,078 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 53094?
The effective property tax rate in 53094 is 1.3% — roughly $4,264 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53094?
ZIP code 53094 has a population of 17,998 and a median household income of $73,443.

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