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ZIP Code 51245

O'Brien, Iowa

FIPS 51245

Juniper

ZIP Code 51245 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$149,700

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.8

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,377

Median Age

33.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$149,700

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,322

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.15

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$672

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.8

Higher than 68%

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 51245: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51245?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51245 is $149,700, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51245?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51245 is $1,322, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51245 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51245 cost about 2.15× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51245?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51245 is $672 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51245?
ZIP Code 51245 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 12.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51245 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51245's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.8 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →