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ZIP Code 52601

Des Moines, Iowa

FIPS 52601

Juniper

ZIP Code 52601 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$124,200

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.2

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,341

Median Age

43.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$124,200

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,991

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.04

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$910

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.9%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

122

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.2

Lower than 64%

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 52601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52601 is $124,200, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52601 is $1,991, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52601 cost about 2.04× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52601 is $910 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52601?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52601 have moved 37% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52601?
ZIP Code 52601 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.8°F, winter lows around 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.2 (lower than 64% 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 →