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ZIP Code 51573

Montgomery, Iowa

FIPS 51573

Juniper

ZIP Code 51573 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$133,800

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.7

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

979

Median Age

55.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$133,800

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,814

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.55

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$875

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

105%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

26.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

141.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.7

Higher than 72%

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 51573: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51573?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51573 is $133,800, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51573?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51573 is $1,814, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51573 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51573 cost about 1.55× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51573?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51573 is $875 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51573?
ZIP Code 51573 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51573 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51573's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.7 (higher than 72% 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 →