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ZIP Code 51526

Pottawattamie, Iowa

FIPS 51526

Juniper

ZIP Code 51526 is in the top 40% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$334,300

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,664

Median Age

44.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$334,300

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$4,460

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.51

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$627

Lower than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7.6%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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)

31.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68

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 51526: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51526?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51526 is $334,300, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51526?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51526 is $4,460, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51526 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51526 cost about 3.51× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51526?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51526 is $627 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51526?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51526 have moved 38% over the past five years (-7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51526?
ZIP Code 51526 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 51526 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51526's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68 (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 →