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ZIP Code 50048

Guthrie, Iowa

FIPS 50048

Juniper

ZIP Code 50048 is in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$101,600

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.1

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

562

Median Age

42

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$101,600

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,411

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.86

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$814

Lower than 58%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.1

Higher than 90%

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 50048: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50048?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50048 is $101,600, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50048?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50048 is $1,411, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50048 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50048 cost about 1.86× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50048?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50048 is $814 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50048?
ZIP Code 50048 averages 48.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 13°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50048 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50048's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.1 (higher than 90% 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 →