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ZIP Code 52318

Benton, Iowa

FIPS 52318

Juniper

ZIP Code 52318 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$188,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

78

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,099

Median Age

52.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$188,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,493

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.2

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$1,105

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-6.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78

Higher than 67%

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 52318: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52318?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52318 is $188,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52318?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52318 is $2,493, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52318 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52318 cost about 2.2× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52318?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52318 is $1,105 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52318?
ZIP Code 52318 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52318 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52318's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78 (higher than 67% 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 →