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ZIP Code 52738

Louisa, Iowa

FIPS 52738

Juniper

ZIP Code 52738 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$145,700

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.7

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,398

Median Age

36.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$145,700

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,691

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.81

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$643

Lower than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

14%

Recession Drop %

-1.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.7

Higher than 78%

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 52738: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52738?
The median home value in ZIP Code 52738 is $145,700, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52738?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52738 is $1,691, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52738 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52738 cost about 1.81× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52738?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52738 is $643 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52738?
ZIP Code 52738 averages 48.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82.1°F, winter lows around 14°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52738 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52738's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.7 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →