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ZIP Code 52548

Wapello, Iowa

FIPS 52548

Juniper

ZIP Code 52548 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$85,000

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.3

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

83

Median Age

52.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$85,000

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$1,175

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.12

Lower than 87%

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

85.3

Higher than 78%

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 52548: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52548?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52548 is $85,000, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52548?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52548 is $1,175, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52548 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52548 cost about 1.12× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52548?
ZIP Code 52548 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 52548 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52548's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.3 (higher than 78% 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 →