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ZIP Code 51240

Lyon, Iowa

FIPS 51240

Juniper

ZIP Code 51240 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$232,600

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

103%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.7

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,914

Median Age

34.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$232,600

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$2,386

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.77

Near median

Median Rent

$993

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

103%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

25%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-6.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

159.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.7

Higher than 91%

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 51240: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51240?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51240 is $232,600, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51240?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51240 is $2,386, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51240 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51240 cost about 2.77× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51240?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51240 is $993 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51240?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51240 have moved 103% over the past five years (25% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51240?
ZIP Code 51240 averages 45.7°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 9.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.7 (higher than 91% 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 →