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ZIP Code 52534

Mahaska, Iowa

FIPS 52534

Juniper

ZIP Code 52534 is in the top 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$75,700

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.9

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

321

Median Age

53.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$75,700

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$931

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.31

Lower than 86%

Median Rent

$593

Lower than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

143.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

30

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 52534: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52534?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52534 is $75,700, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52534?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52534 is $931, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52534 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52534 cost about 1.31× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52534?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52534 is $593 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52534?
ZIP Code 52534 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52534 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52534'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 →