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ZIP Code 50046

Story, Iowa

FIPS 50046

Juniper

ZIP Code 50046 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 40% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$229,200

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.9

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,554

Median Age

42

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$229,200

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$2,901

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.81

Near median

Median Rent

$925

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

16%

Recession Drop %

-6.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.9

Lower than 60%

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 50046: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50046?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50046 is $229,200, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50046?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50046 is $2,901, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50046 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50046 cost about 2.81× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50046?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50046 is $925 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50046?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50046 have moved 56% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50046?
ZIP Code 50046 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50046 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50046's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.9 (lower than 60% 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 →