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ZIP Code 51537

Shelby, Iowa

FIPS 51537

Juniper

ZIP Code 51537 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$166,800

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.9

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,382

Median Age

43

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$166,800

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,350

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.57

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$790

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-3.2%

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

72.9

Higher than 60%

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 51537: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51537?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51537 is $166,800, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51537?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51537 is $2,350, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51537 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51537 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51537?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51537 is $790 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51537?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51537 have moved 46% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51537?
ZIP Code 51537 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 51537 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51537's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.9 (higher than 60% 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 →