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ZIP Code 52208

Benton, Iowa

FIPS 52208

Juniper

ZIP Code 52208 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$120,700

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

32%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.2

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,877

Median Age

50.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$120,700

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,796

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.63

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$847

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

32%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

-6.2%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-8.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

36

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.2

Lower than 82%

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 52208: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52208?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52208 is $120,700, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52208?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52208 is $1,796, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52208 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52208 cost about 1.63× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52208?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52208 is $847 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52208?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52208 have moved 32% over the past five years (-6.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52208?
ZIP Code 52208 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52208 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52208's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.2 (lower than 82% 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 →