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ZIP Code 51544

Cass, Iowa

FIPS 51544

Juniper

ZIP Code 51544 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$81,000

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.4

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

793

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$81,000

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,205

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.68

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$628

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.4

Higher than 73%

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 51544: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51544?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51544 is $81,000, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51544?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51544 is $1,205, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51544 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51544 cost about 1.68× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51544?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51544 is $628 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51544?
ZIP Code 51544 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 13°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51544 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51544's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.4 (higher than 73% 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 →