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ZIP Code 51247

Sioux, Iowa

FIPS 51247

Juniper

ZIP Code 51247 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$262,900

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.9

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,094

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$262,900

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,738

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.36

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,142

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.7%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

5.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

154.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.9

Higher than 89%

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 51247: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51247?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51247 is $262,900, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51247?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51247 is $2,738, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51247 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51247 cost about 3.36× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51247?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51247 is $1,142 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51247?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51247 have moved 52% over the past five years (8.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51247?
ZIP Code 51247 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 12.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51247 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51247's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.9 (higher than 89% 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 →