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ZIP Code 50056

Story, Iowa

FIPS 50056

Juniper

ZIP Code 50056 is in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$184,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

82.6

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,003

Median Age

48.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$184,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,629

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.52

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$1,042

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

26%

Recession Drop %

-9.7%

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

82.6

Higher than 74%

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 50056: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50056?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50056 is $184,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
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% 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 62% 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, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 82.6 (higher than 74% 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 →