Out of 504 ZIP codes with data in Wisconsin, these are the highest-ranked areas for historical nfip claims. See also: National ZIP Codes with the Most Historical NFIP Claims | All Wisconsin Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 504 |
| Highest value | 886 claims |
| Median value | 5 claims |
| State | Wisconsin |
Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Historical NFIP Claims | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53218 | Milwaukee | WI | 886 claims | 83/100 |
| 2 | 53209 | Milwaukee | WI | 555 claims | 83/100 |
| 3 | 54935 | Fond Du Lac | WI | 443 claims | 64/100 |
| 4 | 53538 | Fort Atkinson | WI | 373 claims | 65/100 |
| 5 | 53217 | Milwaukee | WI | 260 claims | 67/100 |
| 6 | 53092 | Thiensville | WI | 234 claims | 67/100 |
| 7 | 53216 | Milwaukee | WI | 190 claims | 83/100 |
| 8 | 53168 | Salem | WI | 159 claims | — |
| 9 | 54603 | La Crosse | WI | 143 claims | 60/100 |
| 10 | 54631 | Gays Mills | WI | 121 claims | — |
| 11 | 53213 | Milwaukee | WI | 116 claims | 83/100 |
| 12 | 54961 | New London | WI | 115 claims | — |
| 13 | 54301 | Green Bay | WI | 105 claims | 82/100 |
| 14 | 54302 | Green Bay | WI | 102 claims | 82/100 |
| 15 | 53901 | Portage | WI | 98 claims | 77/100 |
| 16 | 54153 | Oconto | WI | 98 claims | — |
| 17 | 53534 | Edgerton | WI | 89 claims | 64/100 |
| 18 | 53959 | Reedsburg | WI | 79 claims | 83/100 |
| 19 | 53511 | Beloit | WI | 77 claims | 66/100 |
| 20 | 53179 | Trevor | WI | 71 claims | — |
| 21 | 53821 | Prairie Du Chien | WI | 64 claims | — |
| 22 | 54303 | Green Bay | WI | 64 claims | 82/100 |
| 23 | 54902 | Oshkosh | WI | 62 claims | — |
| 24 | 53545 | Janesville | WI | 61 claims | 66/100 |
| 25 | 53223 | Milwaukee | WI | 57 claims | — |
| 26 | 54937 | Fond Du Lac | WI | 57 claims | 64/100 |
| 27 | 54661 | Trempealeau | WI | 56 claims | — |
| 28 | 53051 | Menomonee Falls | WI | 55 claims | 62/100 |
| 29 | 53122 | Elm Grove | WI | 55 claims | 65/100 |
| 30 | 53530 | Darlington | WI | 54 claims | — |
| 31 | 54014 | Hager City | WI | 54 claims | — |
| 32 | 53151 | New Berlin | WI | 52 claims | 64/100 |
| 33 | 54235 | Sturgeon Bay | WI | 51 claims | 50/100 |
| 34 | 53150 | Muskego | WI | 50 claims | 60/100 |
| 35 | 53549 | Jefferson | WI | 48 claims | 61/100 |
| 36 | 53563 | Milton | WI | 47 claims | 67/100 |
| 37 | 53581 | Richland Center | WI | 47 claims | — |
| 38 | 53080 | Saukville | WI | 46 claims | 65/100 |
| 39 | 53227 | Milwaukee | WI | 46 claims | 83/100 |
| 40 | 54703 | Eau Claire | WI | 43 claims | 58/100 |
| 41 | 54923 | Berlin | WI | 43 claims | — |
| 42 | 53185 | Waterford | WI | 42 claims | 80/100 |
| 43 | 54612 | Arcadia | WI | 42 claims | — |
| 44 | 54664 | Viola | WI | 42 claims | — |
| 45 | 54940 | Fremont | WI | 42 claims | — |
| 46 | 53208 | Milwaukee | WI | 41 claims | 83/100 |
| 47 | 54601 | La Crosse | WI | 41 claims | 57/100 |
| 48 | 53033 | Hubertus | WI | 40 claims | — |
| 49 | 53094 | Watertown | WI | 40 claims | 66/100 |
| 50 | 53170 | Silver Lake | WI | 39 claims | — |
| 51 | 53961 | Rock Springs | WI | 39 claims | — |
| 52 | 53968 | Wonewoc | WI | 39 claims | — |
| 53 | 53005 | Brookfield | WI | 37 claims | 64/100 |
| 54 | 53066 | Oconomowoc | WI | 37 claims | 60/100 |
| 55 | 53105 | Burlington | WI | 37 claims | 67/100 |
| 56 | 54141 | Little Suamico | WI | 37 claims | — |
| 57 | 54401 | Wausau | WI | 36 claims | 50/100 |
| 58 | 54639 | La Farge | WI | 36 claims | — |
| 59 | 54021 | Prescott | WI | 35 claims | — |
| 60 | 53222 | Milwaukee | WI | 34 claims | 83/100 |
| 61 | 53560 | Mazomanie | WI | 34 claims | — |
| 62 | 53955 | Poynette | WI | 34 claims | — |
| 63 | 54963 | Omro | WI | 34 claims | — |
| 64 | 53405 | Racine | WI | 33 claims | 80/100 |
| 65 | 53548 | Janesville | WI | 33 claims | 65/100 |
| 66 | 53072 | Pewaukee | WI | 32 claims | 33/100 |
| 67 | 53404 | Racine | WI | 32 claims | 80/100 |
| 68 | 54660 | Tomah | WI | 32 claims | 83/100 |
| 69 | 53045 | Brookfield | WI | 31 claims | 61/100 |
| 70 | 53929 | Elroy | WI | 30 claims | — |
| 71 | 54634 | Hillsboro | WI | 30 claims | — |
| 72 | 54655 | Soldiers Grove | WI | 30 claims | — |
| 73 | 53211 | Milwaukee | WI | 29 claims | 67/100 |
| 74 | 53546 | Janesville | WI | 29 claims | 67/100 |
| 75 | 54170 | Shiocton | WI | 29 claims | — |
| 76 | 54656 | Sparta | WI | 29 claims | 83/100 |
| 77 | 54769 | Stockholm | WI | 29 claims | — |
| 78 | 53555 | Lodi | WI | 28 claims | — |
| 79 | 53716 | Madison | WI | 28 claims | 65/100 |
| 80 | 54173 | Suamico | WI | 27 claims | — |
| 81 | 54311 | Green Bay | WI | 27 claims | 80/100 |
| 82 | 54736 | Durand | WI | 26 claims | — |
| 83 | 53188 | Waukesha | WI | 25 claims | 33/100 |
| 84 | 53215 | Milwaukee | WI | 25 claims | 83/100 |
| 85 | 53225 | Milwaukee | WI | 25 claims | 83/100 |
| 86 | 53925 | Columbus | WI | 25 claims | 80/100 |
| 87 | 54456 | Neillsville | WI | 24 claims | — |
| 88 | 53081 | Sheboygan | WI | 23 claims | 66/100 |
| 89 | 53941 | La Valle | WI | 22 claims | — |
| 90 | 53949 | Montello | WI | 22 claims | — |
| 91 | 53027 | Hartford | WI | 21 claims | — |
| 92 | 53801 | Bagley | WI | 21 claims | — |
| 93 | 54017 | New Richmond | WI | 21 claims | — |
| 94 | 54457 | Nekoosa | WI | 21 claims | — |
| 95 | 53012 | Cedarburg | WI | 20 claims | 81/100 |
| 96 | 53226 | Milwaukee | WI | 20 claims | 83/100 |
| 97 | 53575 | Oregon | WI | 20 claims | 60/100 |
| 98 | 53588 | Spring Green | WI | 20 claims | — |
| 99 | 54871 | Shell Lake | WI | 20 claims | — |
| 100 | 54952 | Menasha | WI | 20 claims | — |
Methodology
This ranking uses historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claim records. The entity is not a complete inventory of properties, flood events, uninsured losses, or current FEMA map designations. ZIPs without claim evidence are unknown and are not ranked as zero or low risk.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-08-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this ranking show?
It shows historical NFIP claim counts for ZIP records where FEMA claim evidence is available. It does not determine the current flood zone or risk of a specific property.
Where does the claim data come from?
The records come from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claims. They do not include a complete inventory of uninsured losses or current property-map designations.
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