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ZIP Code 52242

Johnson, Iowa

ZCTA 52242

Juniper

ZIP Code 52242 is in the highest 13% nationally for FEMA risk score.

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

91.3

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 52242, in Johnson, Iowa.

The basics

Total Population

4,688

Median Age

19.1

Population Density

6,550.33

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 4,688 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

Median Property Tax

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Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

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Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 4,688 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

Median Rent

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Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 4,688 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

51

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

91.3

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes
Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 4,688 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 52242: frequently asked questions

How many people live in ZIP Code 52242?
ZIP Code 52242 has a population of 4,688, about 6,550.33 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 19.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52242?
ZIP Code 52242 averages 51°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.3 (higher than 87% 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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