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ZIP Code 50009

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50009

Juniper

ZIP Code 50009 is in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$278,300

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43.9

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,886

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$278,300

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$4,418

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.15

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,232

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.36%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-6.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

137.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43.9

Lower than 74%

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 50009: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50009?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50009 is $278,300, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50009?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50009 is $4,418, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50009 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50009 cost about 3.15× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50009?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50009 is $1,232 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50009?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50009 have moved 31% over the past five years (-0.36% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50009?
ZIP Code 50009 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 16°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50009 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50009's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.9 (lower than 74% 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 →