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ZIP Code 52656

Lee, Iowa

FIPS 52656

Juniper

ZIP Code 52656 is in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$189,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

75.2

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,833

Median Age

53

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$189,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,476

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.27

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$608

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

129.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.2

Higher than 63%

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 52656: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52656?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52656 is $189,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52656?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52656 is $2,476, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52656 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52656 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52656?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52656 is $608 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52656?
ZIP Code 52656 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 84.9°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52656 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52656's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.2 (higher than 63% 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 →