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ZIP Code 51527

Shelby, Iowa

FIPS 51527

Juniper

ZIP Code 51527 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$123,400

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.7

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

362

Median Age

37.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$123,400

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,353

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.91

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$689

Lower than 69%

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

90.7

Higher than 86%

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 51527: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51527?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51527 is $123,400, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51527?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51527 is $1,353, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51527 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51527 cost about 1.91× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51527?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51527 is $689 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51527?
ZIP Code 51527 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 51527 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51527's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.7 (higher than 86% 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 →