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ZIP Code 52251

Iowa, Iowa

FIPS 52251

Juniper

ZIP Code 52251 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$120,300

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.3

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

544

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$120,300

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,377

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.37

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$567

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.3

Higher than 76%

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 52251: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52251?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52251 is $120,300, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52251?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52251 is $1,377, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52251 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52251 cost about 1.37× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52251?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52251 is $567 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52251?
ZIP Code 52251 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 13.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.3 (higher than 76% 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 →