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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53219

Milwaukee County · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Typical home value

$271,661[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.8%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+8.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-4.4%
vs metro
-34.0%
vs state
-11.0%
ZIP 53219 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53219 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53219 is worth $271,661 — 34.0% below the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,283 a month — a 5.7% 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
$1,283[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,883[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
34,764[3]
Median household income
$70,388[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
3
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
0
  • Milwaukee Spanish Immersion

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Milwaukee School District

    678 students

  • Fairview Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Milwaukee School District

    628 students

  • Jefferson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

    456 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 yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$15,400

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$1,374
Loan principal$217,328
Down payment$54,332
Total interest paid$277,190

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 ratio1.56
Monthly cost to own$2,008
Monthly rent$1,283

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
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
56th percentile[2]
Property tax
74th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53219?
The typical home in 53219 is worth $271,661, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53219?
Home values in 53219 are up 3.8% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53219?
A typical home in 53219 rents for about $1,283 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 53219?
The effective property tax rate in 53219 is 1.8% — roughly $4,883 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53219?
ZIP code 53219 has a population of 34,764 and a median household income of $70,388.

#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
    $265,891
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • West Allis, WI

    Typical home
    $259,740
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Cudahy, WI

    Typical home
    $285,384
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • St. Francis, WI

    Typical home
    $287,617
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Milwaukee, WI

    Typical home
    $293,673
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • West Allis, WI

    Typical home
    $294,202
    Gross yield
    4.9%

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