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ZIP Code 52553

Wapello, Iowa

FIPS 52553

Juniper

ZIP Code 52553 is in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$150,000

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.2

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,846

Median Age

42.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,000

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,984

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.32

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$732

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

30

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.2

Higher than 73%

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 52553: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52553?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52553 is $150,000, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52553?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52553 is $1,984, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52553 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52553 cost about 2.32× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52553?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52553 is $732 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52553?
ZIP Code 52553 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52553 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52553's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.2 (higher than 73% 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 →