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ZIP Code 52540

Washington, Iowa

FIPS 52540

Juniper

ZIP Code 52540 is in the top 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$115,300

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.3

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,088

Median Age

49.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$115,300

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$1,577

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.1

Lower than 73%

Median Rent

$681

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.3

Higher than 79%

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 52540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52540 is $115,300, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52540?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52540 is $1,577, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52540 cost about 2.1× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52540?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52540 is $681 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52540?
ZIP Code 52540 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 83.3°F, winter lows around 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.3 (higher than 79% 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 →