Question 1

Is 53042 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 53042 in Kiel has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Kiel city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 53042 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 53042?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 53042 has a school score of 65/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 53042 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Kiel district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 53042 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 53042?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 53042 is approximately $220K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 53042 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 53042 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 53042 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 53042 has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100, placing it in the moderate range for Kiel. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 61/100, 53042 scores similarly to the middle tier of Kiel neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Zielanis Elementary	PK–04	412	57%	57%
Kiel Middle	05–08	338	53%	52%
Kiel High	09–12	375	27%	37%
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy	PK–08	111	—	—
Kiel eSchool	09–12	63	—	—

— ZIP 53042

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