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ZIP Code 52531

Monroe, Iowa

FIPS 52531

Juniper

ZIP Code 52531 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$162,100

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

66

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

6,036

Median Age

40.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$162,100

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$2,197

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.19

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$773

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near median

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

1.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

30

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66

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 52531: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52531?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52531 is $162,100, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52531?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52531 is $2,197, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52531 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52531 cost about 2.19× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52531?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52531 is $773 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52531?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52531 have moved 27% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52531?
ZIP Code 52531 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52531 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52531's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66 (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 →