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ZIP Code 52201

Washington, Iowa

FIPS 52201

Juniper

ZIP Code 52201 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$181,600

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,148

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$181,600

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,962

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.94

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$1,375

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-7.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74%

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 52201: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52201?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52201 is $181,600, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52201?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52201 is $1,962, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52201 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52201 cost about 1.94× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52201 is $1,375 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52201?
ZIP Code 52201 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 83.3°F, winter lows around 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52201 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52201's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83 (higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →