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ZIP Code 52728

Scott, Iowa

FIPS 52728

Juniper

ZIP Code 52728 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$120,900

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.6

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

984

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$120,900

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$2,067

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.75

Lower than 80%

Median Rent

$769

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.6

Higher than 59%

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 52728: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52728?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52728 is $120,900, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52728?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52728 is $2,067, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52728 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52728 cost about 1.75× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52728?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52728 is $769 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52728?
ZIP Code 52728 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 17°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52728 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52728's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.6 (higher than 59% 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 →