The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53040 sells for about $369,900, or $222 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,092 a month.
ZIP 53040 — Kewaskum
The Kewaskum housing market remains balanced with steady demand and limited inventory, keeping prices stable. Recent sales data indicates a healthy appetite for single-family homes, though the market is sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and affordability constraints.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, while remaining within a manageable commute to larger employment centers in Washington County.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 7.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53040, Washington County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Kewaskum maintains a low crime rate consistent with small-town Wisconsin, generally reporting lower violent and property crime indices compared to the broader Milwaukee metropolitan area.
The Kewaskum School District is the primary provider, generally regarded for stable academic performance and community-focused educational programming.
The area is primarily concerned with winter weather impacts and localized drainage management, with standard insurance coverage for wind and hail common in the region.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and proximity to the West Bend employment corridor, with steady residential development occurring on the village periphery.
Property taxes are levied by Washington County, the Village of Kewaskum, and the Kewaskum School District, with rates determined by annual millage adjustments based on local budget requirements.
Residents primarily commute via US-45 and WI-28, with most employment centers located in West Bend or the greater Milwaukee northern suburbs.
The area features significant access to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, local parks like River Hill Park, and proximity to the Milwaukee River for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and limited inventory, with demand supported by families and individuals seeking a small-town environment near regional employment hubs.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to larger employers in West Bend and the Milwaukee metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-45 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion along the Highway 28 corridor.
Parcels are subject to Kewaskum School District levies and Washington County tax assessments.
Standard property insurance market with typical regional exposure to wind and winter-related hazards.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Ozaukee Skateland4.517.1 mi
- Tiki Beach Resort4.28.6 mi
- West Bend Axe & Escape4.98.8 mi
- Little Switzerland Ski Area4.313.8 mi
- Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center4.611.8 mi
- Sunburst Ski Area4.42.9 mi
- Jug's Hitching Post Saloon & Grill4.67.9 mi
- The Bog4.413.8 mi
- Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary LLC4.74.4 mi
- Sunburst Ski Area4.42.9 mi
- Mauthe Lake Recreation Area4.74.9 mi
- Regner Park4.66.6 mi
- Parnell Tower4.812.9 mi
- Wade House Historic Site4.718.3 mi
- Museum of Wisconsin Art4.77.1 mi
- Wisconsin Automotive Museum4.817.3 mi
- Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts4.419.3 mi
- Schauer Arts Center4.817.3 mi
- Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center4.611.8 mi
- Mauthe Lake Recreation Area4.74.9 mi
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit4.85.3 mi
- Regner Park4.66.6 mi
- Long Lake Recreation Area4.69.6 mi
- Port Washington Marina4.718.7 mi
- The Fields of Clover Hill4.511.7 mi
- Hawthorne Hills Golf Course4.211.8 mi
- Stingers Golf and Recreation4.69 mi
- Meijer4.39.2 mi
- Fleet Farm4.17.5 mi
- Sendik's Food Market West Bend4.57 mi
- Kohl's4.28.6 mi
- Marshalls4.38.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive trail system and outdoor recreation area serving the region.
Local community park with river access and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.