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ZIP Code 51301

Clay, Iowa

FIPS 51301

Juniper

ZIP Code 51301 is in the top 36% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$188,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.8

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,638

Median Age

41.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$188,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,338

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.97

Near median

Median Rent

$807

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.97%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-0.89%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

31

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.8

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 51301: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51301?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51301 is $188,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51301?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51301 is $2,338, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51301 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51301 cost about 2.97× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51301?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51301 is $807 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51301?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51301 have moved 30% over the past five years (-0.97% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51301?
ZIP Code 51301 averages 46.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.7°F, winter lows around 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51301 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51301's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.8 (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 →