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ZIP Code 50068

Lucas, Iowa

FIPS 50068

Juniper

ZIP Code 50068 is in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$113,200

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.5

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

215

Median Age

53.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$113,200

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$1,594

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.1

Near median

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

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 50068: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50068?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50068 is $113,200, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50068?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50068 is $1,594, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50068 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50068 cost about 3.1× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50068?
ZIP Code 50068 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 50068 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50068'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 →