Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 50021

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50021

Juniper

ZIP Code 50021 is in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$317,200

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

30,283

Median Age

35.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$317,200

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$5,221

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,393

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

3%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-6.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

149.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65

Near median

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 50021: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50021?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50021 is $317,200, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50021?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50021 is $5,221, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50021 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50021 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50021?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50021 is $1,393 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50021?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50021 have moved 40% over the past five years (3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50021?
ZIP Code 50021 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 83.7°F, winter lows around 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50021 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50021's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →