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ZIP Code 51005

Cherokee, Iowa

FIPS 51005

Juniper

ZIP Code 51005 is in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$169,200

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.5

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,561

Median Age

48.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,200

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,576

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.23

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$789

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

73%

Recession Drop %

4.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

164.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.5

Higher than 57%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 51005: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51005?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51005 is $169,200, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51005?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51005 is $1,576, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51005 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51005 cost about 2.23× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51005?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51005 is $789 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51005?
ZIP Code 51005 averages 46.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51005 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51005's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.5 (higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →