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ZIP Code 50027

Mahaska, Iowa

FIPS 50027

Juniper

ZIP Code 50027 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$85,000

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

148

Median Age

60

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$85,000

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$1,183

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.6

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$824

Lower than 57%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

143.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

30

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.9

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 50027: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50027?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50027 is $85,000, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50027?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50027 is $1,183, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50027 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50027 cost about 1.6× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50027?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50027 is $824 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50027?
ZIP Code 50027 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50027 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50027's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.9 (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 →