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ZIP Code 52554

Wapello, Iowa

FIPS 52554

Juniper

ZIP Code 52554 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$82,400

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.8

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,078

Median Age

46.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$82,400

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,431

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.48

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$692

Lower than 69%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.8

Higher than 56%

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 52554: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52554?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52554 is $82,400, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52554?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52554 is $1,431, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52554 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52554 cost about 1.48× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52554?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52554 is $692 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52554?
ZIP Code 52554 averages 49.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 17°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52554 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52554's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.8 (higher than 56% 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 →