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ZIP Code 51357

Clay, Iowa

FIPS 51357

Juniper

ZIP Code 51357 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$118,500

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.4

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

910

Median Age

33.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$118,500

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$998

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.73

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$895

Near median

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)

26.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.4

Higher than 83%

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 51357: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51357?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51357 is $118,500, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51357?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51357 is $998, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51357 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51357 cost about 1.73× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51357?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51357 is $895 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51357?
ZIP Code 51357 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 51357 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51357's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.4 (higher than 83% 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 →