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ZIP Code 51037

Cherokee, Iowa

FIPS 51037

Juniper

ZIP Code 51037 is in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$235,400

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

327

Median Age

46.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$235,400

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,350

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.99

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$773

Lower than 62%

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

67.3

Near median

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 51037: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51037?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51037 is $235,400, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51037?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51037 is $1,350, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51037 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51037 cost about 3.99× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51037?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51037 is $773 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51037?
ZIP Code 51037 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 51037 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51037's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →