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ZIP Code 51338

Clay, Iowa

FIPS 51338

Juniper

ZIP Code 51338 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$125,200

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.5

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

852

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$125,200

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,205

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.18

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$713

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

30.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.5

Higher than 81%

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 51338: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51338?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51338 is $125,200, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51338?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51338 is $1,205, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51338 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51338 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51338?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51338 is $713 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51338?
ZIP Code 51338 averages 46.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 11.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51338 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51338's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.5 (higher than 81% 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 →