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ZIP Code 52637

Des Moines, Iowa

FIPS 52637

Juniper

ZIP Code 52637 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$194,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,041

Median Age

37.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$194,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,290

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.39

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$1,040

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.2%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

20%

Recession Drop %

4.4%

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

83.8

Higher than 75%

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 52637: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52637?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52637 is $194,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52637?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52637 is $2,290, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52637 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52637 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52637?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52637 is $1,040 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52637?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52637 have moved 42% over the past five years (7.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52637?
ZIP Code 52637 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 52637 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52637's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.8 (higher than 75% 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 →