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ZIP Code 51237

Lyon, Iowa

FIPS 51237

Juniper

ZIP Code 51237 is in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$159,500

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,605

Median Age

46.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,500

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,612

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.59

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$822

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

45%

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)

29.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63%

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 51237: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51237?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51237 is $159,500, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51237?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51237 is $1,612, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51237 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51237 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51237?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51237 is $822 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51237?
ZIP Code 51237 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51237 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51237's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75 (higher than 63% 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 →