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ZIP Code 50111

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50111

Juniper

ZIP Code 50111 is in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$308,800

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.1

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,865

Median Age

35.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$308,800

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$5,422

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$1,251

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.3%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

38

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.1

Lower than 79%

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 50111: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50111?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50111 is $308,800, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50111?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50111 is $5,422, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50111 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50111 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50111?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50111 is $1,251 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50111?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50111 have moved 33% over the past five years (-1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50111?
ZIP Code 50111 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50111 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50111's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.1 (lower than 79% 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 →