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ZIP Code 52556

Jefferson, Iowa

FIPS 52556

Juniper

ZIP Code 52556 is in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 38% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$166,800

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

11,448

Median Age

45.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$166,800

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,607

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.82

Near median

Median Rent

$878

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.05%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

3.3%

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

67.7

Near median

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 52556: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52556?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52556 is $166,800, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52556?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52556 is $2,607, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52556 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52556 cost about 2.82× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52556?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52556 is $878 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52556?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52556 have moved 40% over the past five years (0.05% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52556?
ZIP Code 52556 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 52556 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52556's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →