3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 531xxKenosha, WI area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 531 changed +6.6% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +5.6% for Wisconsin and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 53103–53195. Most of its 2010 population lived in Waukesha County (30%), Kenosha County (24%), Milwaukee County (19%). Communities in the region include Waukesha, New Berlin, Franklin, Oak Creek, Muskego. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +6.6%
- 5-year change
- +52.2%
- Since Q1 1995
- +248%
- National rank (1 year)
- 97th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 531 vs Wisconsin and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 531: 347.8
- Wisconsin: 363.5
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro: 350.8
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 531 | WI | U.S. | Gap vs WI | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +6.6% | +5.6% | +3.0% | +1.0 pts | +3.6 pts |
| 3 years | +23.3% | +20.9% | +12.9% | +2.4 pts | +10.5 pts |
| 5 years | +52.2% | +54.0% | +41.3% | −1.8 pts | +10.9 pts |
| 10 years | +105% | +106% | +93.3% | −0.5 pts | +11.9 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +248% | +264% | +292% | −15.7 pts | −43.7 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 531 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +240% | $1,021,427 |
| Q2 2000 | +178% | $833,192 |
| Q2 2005 | +99.0% | $597,065 |
| Q2 2010 | +109% | $627,474 |
| Q2 2015 | +112% | $636,701 |
| Q2 2020 | +68.5% | $505,493 |
| Q2 2021 | +52.2% | $456,470 |
| Q2 2023 | +23.3% | $369,979 |
| Q2 2025 | +6.6% | $319,863 |
How ZIP3 531 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 531 ranks 97th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 3rd of 18 in Wisconsin. Its one-year change is +3.6 pts versus the nation and +1.0 pts versus Wisconsin. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 97th of 882 | 3rd of 18 |
| 3 years | 69th of 882 | 3rd of 18 |
| 5 years | 193rd of 882 | 14th of 18 |
| 10 years | 251st of 882 | 12th of 18 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 506th of 879 | 13th of 18 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 531
ZIP3 531's index peaked in Q1 2007, fell 17.6% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q2 2018, about 11.2 years after the top. Today it sits +86.0% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 531 | Q1 2007 | Q1 2014 | -17.6% | Q2 2018 (11.2 yrs) | +86.0% |
| WI | Q1 2008 | Q1 2014 | -11.9% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +97.4% |
| Metro | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -15.6% | Q2 2018 (11.2 yrs) | +86.1% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 531's index has changed +57.1% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 531 after inflation | WI after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +2.7% | +1.7% | +2.3% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +12.3% | +10.1% | +10.1% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +22.7% | +24.1% | +22.5% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +47.6% | +47.9% | +44.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +57.1% | +64.2% | +58.5% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 531
Regional estimate
$615,737
- Estimated gain
- $315,737
- Index change
- +105%
- Start index
- 169.47
- End index
- 347.83
ZIP3 531 (Kenosha, WI area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 534 · Racine, WI area | WI | +6.7% | +56.1% | +226% |
| 532 · Milwaukee, WI area | WI | +5.8% | +53.6% | +278% |
| 530 · Sheboygan, WI area | WI | +6.5% | +53.5% | +241% |
| 600 · Waukegan, IL area | IL | +5.6% | +49.5% | +168% |
| 602 · Evanston, IL area | IL | +11.4% | +45.3% | +260% |
| 601 · Elgin, IL area | IL | +6.8% | +49.8% | +185% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 347.83 |
| Q1 2026 | 335.87 |
| Q4 2025 | 330.56 |
| Q3 2025 | 329.59 |
| Q2 2025 | 326.23 |
| Q1 2025 | 317.49 |
| Q4 2024 | 312.52 |
| Q3 2024 | 311.38 |
| Q2 2024 | 306.00 |
| Q1 2024 | 294.47 |
| Q4 2023 | 292.17 |
| Q3 2023 | 290.45 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 531?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 531, the regional index changed +6.6% over the year to Q2 2026, +52.2% over five years, +105% over ten years, and +248% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 531 appreciating faster than Wisconsin and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +6.6% compares with +5.6% for Wisconsin and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +3.6 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +10.9 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 531?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 531. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 53103 to 53195 (52 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.