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ZIP Code 51009

O'Brien, Iowa

FIPS 51009

Juniper

ZIP Code 51009 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$83,300

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.6

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

113

Median Age

38.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$83,300

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$800

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.42

Lower than 85%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.6

Higher than 71%

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 51009: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51009?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51009 is $83,300, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51009?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51009 is $800, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51009 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51009 cost about 1.42× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51009?
ZIP Code 51009 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 12.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51009 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51009's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.6 (higher than 71% 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 →