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ZIP Code 51553

Pottawattamie, Iowa

FIPS 51553

Juniper

ZIP Code 51553 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$225,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.3

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

998

Median Age

34.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$225,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,598

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.33

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$700

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-7.9%

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)

34.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.3

Lower 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 51553: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51553?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51553 is $225,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51553?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51553 is $2,598, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51553 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51553 cost about 2.33× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51553?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51553 is $700 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51553?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51553 have moved 67% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51553?
ZIP Code 51553 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 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51553 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51553's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.3 (lower 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 →