The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53126 sells for about $565,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +18.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 74 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,229 a month.
ZIP 53126 — Franksville
The housing market in 53126 shows strong price appreciation with a median sales price of $565,000, reflecting a 18.6% year-over-year increase. Inventory remains extremely tight, which continues to drive competition despite a moderate increase in days on market. Data for specific tax history and certain permit metrics were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a semi-rural lifestyle with convenient access to the Racine and Milwaukee employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 18.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 74 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 5.1% — 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 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53126, Racine 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.
The area is served by the Racine Unified School District, which generally faces challenges in state accountability metrics compared to suburban peers.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Racine-Mount Pleasant industrial corridor and regional logistics hubs, with steady residential development in the Franksville area.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level within Racine County, with rates influenced by school district levies and local village/township budgets.
Residents primarily commute by car toward the Racine-Kenosha corridor or Milwaukee, with a mean commute time of approximately 26 minutes.
The area features rural landscapes, local parks, and proximity to the Root River Parkway, offering trails and outdoor recreation within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, with limited multi-family supply in this largely single-family residential ZIP.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare services within the broader Racine-Mount Pleasant metropolitan area.
The area is primarily served by regional highway corridors including I-94, facilitating access to Milwaukee and Chicago.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and light industrial growth along major transit arteries.
The Racine County Assessor manages property valuations, typically performing periodic revaluations to align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to Racine Unified School District levies and local municipal taxes.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and hail damage common in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode.
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.
- Pleasant Prairie RecPlex3.717.8 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Caledonia4.35.9 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.418.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.419.8 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greendale3.811.8 mi
- American Family Field4.717.4 mi
- Fiserv Forum4.718.9 mi
- Milwaukee Public Market4.718.4 mi
- Wisconsin State Fair Park4.516.8 mi
- Baird Center4.518.6 mi
- Boerner Botanical Gardens4.711 mi
- Apple Holler4.37.5 mi
- Marcus South Shore Cinema4.59.9 mi
- Marcus Ridge Cinema4.512.9 mi
- Seven Bridges4.812.7 mi
- Harley-Davidson Museum®4.718 mi
- Milwaukee Art Museum4.818.9 mi
- Milwaukee Public Museum4.818.6 mi
- Discovery World4.618.7 mi
- Miller High Life Theatre®4.518.7 mi
- Boerner Botanical Gardens4.711 mi
- Seven Bridges4.812.7 mi
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area4.512 mi
- Bender Park4.510.2 mi
- Petrifying Springs Park4.810.8 mi
- South Shore Yacht Club4.616.3 mi
- McKinley Marina Central Docks4.619.6 mi
- Reefpoint Marina4.611.9 mi
- Milwaukee Yacht Club4.519.8 mi
- Southport Marina4.716.5 mi
- Brighton Dale Links4.210.6 mi
- Muskego Lakes Country Club4.37.6 mi
- Oakwood Park Golf Course4.46.2 mi
- Whitnall Park Golf Course4.210.1 mi
- Ives Grove Golf Course4.64.3 mi
- Southridge Mall4.111.8 mi
- 7 Mile Fair4.24.3 mi
- Meijer4.312.6 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.310.3 mi
- Fleet Farm4.613 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport4.512.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive trails and green space for outdoor recreation.
Local community park serving the immediate Franksville area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).