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ZIP Code 51249

Osceola, Iowa

FIPS 51249

Juniper

ZIP Code 51249 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$160,700

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.1

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,564

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$160,700

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,628

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.61

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$774

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

30%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-5.4%

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

86.1

Higher than 79%

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 51249: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51249?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51249 is $160,700, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51249?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51249 is $1,628, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51249 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51249 cost about 2.61× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51249?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51249 is $774 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51249?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51249 have moved 85% over the past five years (30% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51249?
ZIP Code 51249 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 51249 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51249's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.1 (higher than 79% 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 →