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ZIP Code 52544

Appanoose, Iowa

FIPS 52544

Juniper

ZIP Code 52544 is in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$116,900

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

8,121

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$116,900

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$1,718

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.31

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$785

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.51%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-4.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

131.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

36

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.5

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 52544: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52544?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52544 is $116,900, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52544?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52544 is $1,718, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52544 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52544 cost about 2.31× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52544?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52544 is $785 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52544?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52544 have moved 50% over the past five years (0.51% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52544?
ZIP Code 52544 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52544 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52544's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.5 (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 →