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ZIP Code 50035

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50035

Juniper

ZIP Code 50035 is in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$323,000

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.6

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,131

Median Age

33.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$323,000

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$5,235

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.39

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$1,289

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.48%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-3.8%

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)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.6

Higher than 64%

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 50035: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50035?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50035 is $323,000, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50035?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50035 is $5,235, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50035 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50035 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50035?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50035 is $1,289 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50035?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50035 have moved 39% over the past five years (-0.48% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50035?
ZIP Code 50035 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 50035 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50035's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.6 (higher than 64% 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 →