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ZIP Code 52655

Des Moines, Iowa

FIPS 52655

Juniper

ZIP Code 52655 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$132,600

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.4

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,322

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$132,600

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,040

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.53

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$862

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

2.8%

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)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.4

Higher than 61%

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 52655: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52655?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52655 is $132,600, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52655?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52655 is $2,040, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52655 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52655 cost about 2.53× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52655?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52655 is $862 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52655?
Home prices in ZIP Code 52655 have moved 40% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52655?
ZIP Code 52655 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 52655 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52655's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.4 (higher than 61% 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 →