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ZIP Code 52136

Howard, Iowa

FIPS 52136

Juniper

ZIP Code 52136 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$161,100

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.3

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,840

Median Age

42.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$161,100

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,216

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.28

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$713

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

26%

Recession Drop %

0.21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

45

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

169.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

38

Annual Snowfall (in)

40.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.3

Lower than 69%

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 52136: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52136?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52136 is $161,100, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52136?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52136 is $2,216, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52136 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52136 cost about 2.28× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52136?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52136 is $713 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52136?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52136 have moved 48% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52136?
ZIP Code 52136 averages 45°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 9.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52136 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52136's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.3 (lower than 69% 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 →