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ZIP Code 51046

O'Brien, Iowa

FIPS 51046

Juniper

ZIP Code 51046 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$160,300

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.4

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,326

Median Age

50.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$160,300

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,461

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.91

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$895

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-2%

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

80.4

Higher than 70%

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 51046: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51046?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51046 is $160,300, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51046?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51046 is $1,461, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51046 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51046 cost about 1.91× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51046?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51046 is $895 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51046?
ZIP Code 51046 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 51046 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51046's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.4 (higher than 70% 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 →