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ZIP Code 51232

Osceola, Iowa

FIPS 51232

Juniper

ZIP Code 51232 is in the top 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$107,500

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.1

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

658

Median Age

53.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$107,500

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$1,240

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.3

Lower than 86%

Median Rent

$1,208

Higher than 72%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

173

Annual Precipitation (in)

30.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.1

Higher than 79%

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 51232: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51232?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51232 is $107,500, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51232?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51232 is $1,240, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51232 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51232 cost about 1.3× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51232?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51232 is $1,208 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51232?
ZIP Code 51232 averages 44.5°F year-round, summer highs near 80.3°F, winter lows around 8.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51232 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51232's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.1 (higher than 79% 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 →