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ZIP Code 50124

Story, Iowa

FIPS 50124

Juniper

ZIP Code 50124 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$305,200

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.6

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,859

Median Age

35.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$305,200

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$4,835

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.66

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$1,393

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.8%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.6

Lower than 70%

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 50124: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50124?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50124 is $305,200, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50124?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50124 is $4,835, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50124 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50124 cost about 2.66× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50124?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50124 is $1,393 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50124?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50124 have moved 38% over the past five years (5.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50124?
ZIP Code 50124 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50124 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50124's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.6 (lower than 70% 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 →