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ZIP Code 50131

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50131

Juniper

ZIP Code 50131 is in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$369,400

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

31.5

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,583

Median Age

37.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$369,400

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$6,548

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.47

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,338

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.9%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-5.9%

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

31.5

Lower than 84%

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 50131: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50131?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50131 is $369,400, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50131?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50131 is $6,548, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50131 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50131 cost about 3.47× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50131?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50131 is $1,338 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50131?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50131 have moved 39% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50131?
ZIP Code 50131 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 50131 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50131's FEMA National Risk Index score is 31.5 (lower than 84% 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 →