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ZIP Code 51238

Sioux, Iowa

FIPS 51238

Juniper

ZIP Code 51238 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$182,500

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.7

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,502

Median Age

36.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$182,500

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,880

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.47

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$684

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

171.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

40.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.7

Higher than 80%

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 51238: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51238?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51238 is $182,500, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51238?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51238 is $1,880, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51238 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51238 cost about 2.47× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51238?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51238 is $684 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51238?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51238 have moved 65% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51238?
ZIP Code 51238 averages 44.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 8.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.7 (higher than 80% 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 →