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ZIP Code 50056

Story, Iowa

ZCTA 50056

Juniper

ZIP Code 50056 is in the highest 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 30% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$73,333

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.52×

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

78

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 50056, in Story, Iowa.

The basics

Total Population

1,003

Median Age

48.5

Population Density

16.47

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,629

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.4%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,042

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

26%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

9.7%

Climate & weather

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

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

78

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 50056: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50056?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50056 is $2,629, an effective rate of 1.4% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50056 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50056 cost about 2.52× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50056?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50056 is $1,042 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 50056?
ZIP Code 50056 has a population of 1,003, about 16.47 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 48.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50056?
ZIP Code 50056 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 50056 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50056's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78 (higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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