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ZIP Code 50134

Story, Iowa

FIPS 50134

Juniper

ZIP Code 50134 is in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$300,000

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.1

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

770

Median Age

47.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$300,000

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$3,375

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.7

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$956

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-9.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.1

Lower than 68%

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 50134: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50134?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50134 is $300,000, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50134?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50134 is $3,375, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50134 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50134 cost about 2.7× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50134?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50134 is $956 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50134?
ZIP Code 50134 averages 48.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 14.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50134 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50134's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.1 (lower than 68% 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 →