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ZIP Code 50126

Hardin, Iowa

FIPS 50126

Juniper

ZIP Code 50126 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$133,300

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,368

Median Age

44.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$133,300

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,953

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.42

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$870

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.5%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-3.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

Higher than 82%

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 50126: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50126?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50126 is $133,300, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50126?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50126 is $1,953, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50126 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50126 cost about 2.42× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50126?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50126 is $870 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50126?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50126 have moved 38% over the past five years (1.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50126?
ZIP Code 50126 averages 46.7°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50126 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50126's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.3 (higher than 82% 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 →