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ZIP Code 52638

Des Moines, Iowa

FIPS 52638

Juniper

ZIP Code 52638 is in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$155,500

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.2

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

508

Median Age

37.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$155,500

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,868

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.63

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$780

Lower than 61%

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)

40.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.2

Higher than 70%

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 52638: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52638?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52638 is $155,500, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52638?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52638 is $1,868, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52638 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52638 cost about 2.63× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52638?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52638 is $780 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52638?
ZIP Code 52638 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 52638 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52638's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.2 (higher than 70% 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 →