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ZIP Code 52549

Appanoose, Iowa

FIPS 52549

Juniper

ZIP Code 52549 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$88,600

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.3

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

487

Median Age

42.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$88,600

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$1,301

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.42

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$850

Near median

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

87.3

Higher than 81%

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 52549: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52549?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52549 is $88,600, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52549?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52549 is $1,301, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52549 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52549 cost about 1.42× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52549?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52549 is $850 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52549?
ZIP Code 52549 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 52549 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52549's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.3 (higher than 81% 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 →