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ZIP Code 51243

Lyon, Iowa

FIPS 51243

Juniper

ZIP Code 51243 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$92,200

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.5

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

735

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$92,200

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$900

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.1

Lower than 87%

Median Rent

$608

Lower than 73%

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

75.5

Higher than 64%

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 51243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51243 is $92,200, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51243 is $900, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51243 cost about 1.1× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51243?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51243 is $608 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51243?
ZIP Code 51243 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 51243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.5 (higher than 64% 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 →