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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53206

Milwaukee County · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Typical home value

$96,208[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+13.5%
5-year / yr
+12.0%
10-year / yr
+15.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-66.1%
vs metro
-76.6%
vs state
-68.5%
ZIP 53206 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53206 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53206 is worth $96,208 — 76.6% below the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 13.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $937 a month — a 11.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$937[2]
Gross yield
11.7%[2]
Cap rate
7.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,707[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
19,887[3]
Median household income
$29,336[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,911[5]
Moved in
18,351
Moved out
20,262

Schools

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

Public schools
10
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
2
  • North Division High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Milwaukee School District

    389 students

  • Franklin Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Milwaukee School District

    344 students

  • LaFollette Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Milwaukee School District

    218 students

  • Jackson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Milwaukee School District

    216 students

  • Auer Avenue Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Milwaukee School District

    187 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 yield11.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.0%
Annual rent$11,247

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$486
Loan principal$76,967
Down payment$19,242
Total interest paid$98,167

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 ratio0.76
Monthly cost to own$709
Monthly rent$937

Owning 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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
98th percentile[2]
Property tax
73rd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53206?
The typical home in 53206 is worth $96,208, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53206?
Home values in 53206 are up 13.5% over the past year, and up 12.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53206?
A typical home in 53206 rents for about $937 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 53206?
The effective property tax rate in 53206 is 1.8% — roughly $1,707 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53206?
ZIP code 53206 has a population of 19,887 and a median household income of $29,336.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Milwaukee, WI

    Typical home
    $159,247
    Gross yield
    12.2%
  • Milwaukee, WI

    Typical home
    $167,300
    Gross yield
    9.6%
  • Milwaukee, WI

    Typical home
    $167,472
    Gross yield
    10.1%
  • Milwaukee, WI

    Typical home
    $167,509
    Gross yield
    9.6%
  • Milwaukee, WI

    Typical home
    $170,562
    Gross yield
    8.7%
  • Milwaukee, WI

    Typical home
    $177,110
    Gross yield
    7.8%

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