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ZIP Code 50138

Marion, Iowa

FIPS 50138

Juniper

ZIP Code 50138 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$196,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.8

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,117

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$196,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,549

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.63

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$815

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.8%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.8

Lower than 67%

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 50138: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50138?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50138 is $196,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50138?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50138 is $2,549, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50138 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50138 cost about 2.63× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50138?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50138 is $815 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50138?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50138 have moved 50% over the past five years (8.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50138?
ZIP Code 50138 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50138 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50138's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.8 (lower than 67% 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 →