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ZIP Code 51535

Cass, Iowa

FIPS 51535

Juniper

ZIP Code 51535 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$152,300

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,697

Median Age

50.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$152,300

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,780

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.99

Lower than 75%

Median Rent

$950

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

21%

Recession Drop %

-8.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

28

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71%

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 51535: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51535?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51535 is $152,300, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51535?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51535 is $1,780, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51535 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51535 cost about 1.99× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51535?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51535 is $950 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51535?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51535 have moved 67% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51535?
ZIP Code 51535 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51535 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51535's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81 (higher than 71% 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 →