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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53185

Racine County · Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Typical home value

$448,151[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.1%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+57.8%
vs metro
+27.7%
vs state
+46.9%
ZIP 53185 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53185 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53185 is worth $448,151 — 27.7% above the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#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
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,104[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
18,560[3]
Median household income
$103,225[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+34[5]
Moved in
4,642
Moved out
4,608

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Waterford High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Waterford UHS School District

    890 students

  • Fox River Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Waterford Graded J1 School District

    489 students

  • Woodfield Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Waterford Graded J1 School District

    334 students

  • Trailside Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Waterford Graded J1 School District

    330 students

  • Evergreen Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Waterford Graded J1 School District

    309 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$2,266
Loan principal$358,521
Down payment$89,630
Total interest paid$457,274

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$3,065
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
18th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53185?
The typical home in 53185 is worth $448,151, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53185?
Home values in 53185 are up 4.1% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 53185?
The effective property tax rate in 53185 is 1.1% — roughly $5,104 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53185?
ZIP code 53185 has a population of 18,560 and a median household income of $103,225.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Raymond, WI

    Typical home
    $459,855
    Gross yield
  • Yorkville, WI

    Typical home
    $400,291
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Caledonia, WI

    Typical home
    $393,529
    Gross yield
  • Rochester, WI

    Typical home
    $390,519
    Gross yield
  • Eagle Lake CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $375,380
    Gross yield
  • Mount Pleasant, WI

    Typical home
    $326,374
    Gross yield
    6.2%

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