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ZIP Code 52501

Wapello, Iowa

FIPS 52501

Juniper

ZIP Code 52501 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$122,700

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

30,371

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$122,700

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$2,042

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.93

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$926

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.21%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

37

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.7

Near median

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 52501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52501 is $122,700, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52501 is $2,042, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52501 cost about 1.93× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52501 is $926 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52501 have moved 42% over the past five years (0.21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52501?
ZIP Code 52501 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →