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ZIP Code 52623

Des Moines, Iowa

FIPS 52623

Juniper

ZIP Code 52623 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$194,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

68.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,982

Median Age

44.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$194,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,661

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.14

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$738

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near median

Pandemic Gain %

19%

Recession Drop %

-0.92%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.5

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 52623: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52623?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52623 is $194,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52623?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52623 is $2,661, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52623 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52623 cost about 2.14× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52623?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52623 is $738 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52623?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52623 have moved 27% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52623?
ZIP Code 52623 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.7°F, winter lows around 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52623 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52623's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.5 (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 →