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ZIP Code 52349

Benton, Iowa

FIPS 52349

Juniper

ZIP Code 52349 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$181,200

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.9

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,737

Median Age

45.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$181,200

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$2,728

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.54

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$850

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

0.63%

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)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.9

Higher than 73%

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 52349: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52349?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52349 is $181,200, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52349?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52349 is $2,728, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52349 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52349 cost about 2.54× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52349?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52349 is $850 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52349?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52349 have moved 47% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52349?
ZIP Code 52349 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52349 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52349's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.9 (higher than 73% 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 →