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ZIP Code 52577

Mahaska, Iowa

FIPS 52577

Juniper

ZIP Code 52577 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$163,300

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

41.1

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,585

Median Age

39.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$163,300

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$2,245

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.47

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$825

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.7%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-0.16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

143.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

30

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41.1

Lower than 76%

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 52577: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52577?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52577 is $163,300, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52577?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52577 is $2,245, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52577 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52577 cost about 2.47× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52577?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52577 is $825 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52577?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52577 have moved 54% over the past five years (4.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52577?
ZIP Code 52577 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52577 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52577's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.1 (lower than 76% 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 →