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ZIP Code 52253

Linn, Iowa

FIPS 52253

Juniper

ZIP Code 52253 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$238,400

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.9

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,622

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$238,400

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$3,796

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.27

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$862

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-0.96%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.9

Lower than 66%

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 52253: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52253?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52253 is $238,400, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52253?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52253 is $3,796, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52253 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52253 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52253?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52253 is $862 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52253?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52253 have moved 38% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52253?
ZIP Code 52253 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 15°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.9 (lower than 66% 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 →