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ZIP Code 51446

Shelby, Iowa

FIPS 51446

Juniper

ZIP Code 51446 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$91,400

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.3

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

499

Median Age

50.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$91,400

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$1,256

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.46

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$705

Lower than 68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.3

Higher than 85%

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 51446: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51446?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51446 is $91,400, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51446?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51446 is $1,256, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51446 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51446 cost about 1.46× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51446?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51446 is $705 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51446?
ZIP Code 51446 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 13.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51446 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51446's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.3 (higher than 85% 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 →