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ZIP Code 51235

Lyon, Iowa

FIPS 51235

Juniper

ZIP Code 51235 is in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$240,700

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.9

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,007

Median Age

37.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$240,700

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,952

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.39

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$531

Lower than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

4.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

46

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

168.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.9

Higher than 88%

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 51235: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51235?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51235 is $240,700, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51235?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51235 is $1,952, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51235 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51235 cost about 3.39× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51235?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51235 is $531 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51235?
ZIP Code 51235 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51235 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51235's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.9 (higher than 88% 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 →