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ZIP Code 50049

Lucas, Iowa

FIPS 50049

Juniper

ZIP Code 50049 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$124,900

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,414

Median Age

40.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$124,900

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,884

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.04

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$704

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-4.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

60

Lower than 57%

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 50049: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50049?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50049 is $124,900, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50049?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50049 is $1,884, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50049 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50049 cost about 2.04× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50049?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50049 is $704 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50049?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50049 have moved 64% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50049?
ZIP Code 50049 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50049 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50049's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60 (lower than 57% 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 →