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ZIP Code 51578

Shelby, Iowa

FIPS 51578

Juniper

ZIP Code 51578 is in the top 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$97,600

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.4

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

116

Median Age

63.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$97,600

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,625

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.26

Lower than 86%

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

92.4

Higher than 89%

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 51578: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51578?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51578 is $97,600, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51578?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51578 is $1,625, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51578 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51578 cost about 1.26× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51578?
ZIP Code 51578 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 51578 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51578's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.4 (higher than 89% 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 →