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ZIP Code 57481

Brown, South Dakota

ZCTA 57481

Juniper

ZIP Code 57481 is in the highest 7% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Income

$68,125

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.16×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

95.1

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 57481, in Brown, South Dakota.

The basics

Total Population

271

Median Age

54.2

Population Density

1.44

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$1,750

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.81%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.16×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Income

$68,125

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

175

Annual Precipitation (in)

21.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.3

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

95.1

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 57481: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 57481?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 57481 is $1,750, an effective rate of 0.81% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 57481 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 57481 cost about 3.16× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 57481?
ZIP Code 57481 has a population of 271, about 1.44 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 54.2.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 57481?
ZIP Code 57481 averages 42.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 4.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 57481 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 57481's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.1 (higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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