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ZIP Code 50055

Story, Iowa

FIPS 50055

Juniper

ZIP Code 50055 is in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$200,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

81.7

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,102

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$200,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,124

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.35

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$823

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

0.48%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.7

Higher than 72%

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 50055: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50055?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50055 is $200,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50055?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50055 is $3,124, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50055 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50055 cost about 2.35× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50055?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50055 is $823 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50055?
ZIP Code 50055 averages 47.8°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 13.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50055 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50055's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.7 (higher than 72% 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 →