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ZIP Code 51531

Shelby, Iowa

FIPS 51531

Juniper

ZIP Code 51531 is in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$131,500

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.5

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

889

Median Age

46

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$131,500

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$1,786

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$668

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.5

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 51531: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51531?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51531 is $131,500, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51531?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51531 is $1,786, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51531 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51531 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51531?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51531 is $668 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51531?
ZIP Code 51531 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 12°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51531 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51531's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.5 (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 →