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ZIP Code 51579

Harrison, Iowa

FIPS 51579

Juniper

ZIP Code 51579 is in the top 40% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$204,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,282

Median Age

35.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$204,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,339

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.82

Near median

Median Rent

$794

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

-6.3%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82

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 51579: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51579?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51579 is $204,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51579?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51579 is $2,339, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51579 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51579 cost about 2.82× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51579?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51579 is $794 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51579?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51579 have moved 38% over the past five years (-6.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51579?
ZIP Code 51579 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82 (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 →