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ZIP Code 51061

Cherokee, Iowa

FIPS 51061

Juniper

ZIP Code 51061 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$77,500

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

389

Median Age

70.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$77,500

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$979

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.57

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$431

Lower than 77%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

150.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.3

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 51061: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51061?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51061 is $77,500, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51061?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51061 is $979, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51061 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51061 cost about 1.57× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51061?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51061 is $431 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51061?
ZIP Code 51061 averages 46.8°F year-round, summer highs near 80°F, winter lows around 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51061 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51061's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.3 (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 →