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ZIP Code 52581

Appanoose, Iowa

FIPS 52581

Juniper

ZIP Code 52581 is in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$154,900

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.7

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

168

Median Age

56

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$154,900

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,188

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.82

Near median

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

85.7

Higher than 79%

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 52581: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52581?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52581 is $154,900, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52581?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52581 is $1,188, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52581 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52581 cost about 2.82× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52581?
ZIP Code 52581 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 52581 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52581's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.7 (higher than 79% 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 →