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ZIP Code 52209

Benton, Iowa

FIPS 52209

Juniper

ZIP Code 52209 is in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$223,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

39.3

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,158

Median Age

39

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$223,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,803

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.59

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$757

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

6.5%

Recession Drop %

-10%

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

39.3

Lower than 78%

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 52209: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52209?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52209 is $223,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52209?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52209 is $2,803, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52209 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52209 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52209?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52209 is $757 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52209?
ZIP Code 52209 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 52209 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52209's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.3 (lower than 78% 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 →