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ZIP Code 52561

Mahaska, Iowa

FIPS 52561

Juniper

ZIP Code 52561 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$123,200

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,112

Median Age

28.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$123,200

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,473

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.62

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$778

Lower than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

37

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.3

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 52561: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52561?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52561 is $123,200, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52561?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52561 is $1,473, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52561 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52561 cost about 1.62× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52561?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52561 is $778 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52561?
ZIP Code 52561 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52561 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52561's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →