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ZIP Code 51503

Pottawattamie, Iowa

FIPS 51503

Juniper

ZIP Code 51503 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 31% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$262,300

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

37,972

Median Age

40.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$262,300

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$3,765

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.32

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$991

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.2%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64

Near median

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 51503: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51503?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51503 is $262,300, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51503?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51503 is $3,765, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51503 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51503 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51503?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51503 is $991 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51503?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51503 have moved 47% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51503?
ZIP Code 51503 averages 52.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51503 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51503's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →