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ZIP Code 50065

Decatur, Iowa

FIPS 50065

Juniper

ZIP Code 50065 is in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$92,500

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.5

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

517

Median Age

45.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$92,500

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$1,602

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.87

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$2,150

Higher than 95%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

125.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.5

Higher than 87%

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 50065: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50065?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50065 is $92,500, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50065?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50065 is $1,602, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50065 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50065 cost about 1.87× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50065?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50065 is $2,150 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50065?
ZIP Code 50065 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50065 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50065's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.5 (higher than 87% 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 →