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ZIP Code 52574

Appanoose, Iowa

FIPS 52574

Juniper

ZIP Code 52574 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$80,000

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.6

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

377

Median Age

57.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$80,000

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,464

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.72

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$550

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.6

Higher than 80%

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 52574: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52574?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52574 is $80,000, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52574?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52574 is $1,464, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52574 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52574 cost about 1.72× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52574?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52574 is $550 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52574?
ZIP Code 52574 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52574 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52574's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.6 (higher than 80% 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 →