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ZIP Code 52551

Van Buren, Iowa

FIPS 52551

Juniper

ZIP Code 52551 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$97,000

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.1

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

782

Median Age

48.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$97,000

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,283

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.83

Lower than 79%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

23

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.1

Higher than 94%

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 52551: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52551?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52551 is $97,000, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52551?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52551 is $1,283, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52551 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52551 cost about 1.83× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52551?
ZIP Code 52551 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52551 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52551's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.1 (higher than 94% 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 →