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ZIP Code 51033

Buena Vista, Iowa

FIPS 51033

Juniper

ZIP Code 51033 is in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$181,800

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.4

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

421

Median Age

44.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$181,800

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,234

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3

Near median

Median Rent

$1,360

Higher than 78%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

32

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.4

Higher than 84%

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 51033: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51033?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51033 is $181,800, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51033?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51033 is $1,234, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51033 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51033 cost about 3× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51033?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51033 is $1,360 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51033?
ZIP Code 51033 averages 46.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80.3°F, winter lows around 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51033 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51033's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.4 (higher than 84% 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 →