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ZIP Code 51035

Cherokee, Iowa

FIPS 51035

Juniper

ZIP Code 51035 is in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$209,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.6

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,627

Median Age

42.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$209,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,767

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.64

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$642

Lower than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

8.8%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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

77.6

Higher than 67%

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 51035: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51035?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51035 is $209,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51035?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51035 is $1,767, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51035 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51035 cost about 2.64× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51035?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51035 is $642 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51035?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51035 have moved 55% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51035?
ZIP Code 51035 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 51035 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51035's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.6 (higher than 67% 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 →