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ZIP Code 52224

Tama, Iowa

FIPS 52224

Juniper

ZIP Code 52224 is in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$177,000

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,141

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$177,000

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$2,610

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.54

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$717

Lower than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-4.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

46

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher 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 52224: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52224?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52224 is $177,000, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52224?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52224 is $2,610, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52224 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52224 cost about 2.54× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52224?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52224 is $717 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52224?
ZIP Code 52224 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52224 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52224's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88 (higher than 82% 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 →