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ZIP Code 50140

Decatur, Iowa

FIPS 50140

Juniper

ZIP Code 50140 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$121,900

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.8

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,842

Median Age

30.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$121,900

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$2,446

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.12

Lower than 73%

Median Rent

$684

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

132.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

41

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.8

Higher than 85%

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 50140: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50140?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50140 is $121,900, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50140?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50140 is $2,446, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50140 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50140 cost about 2.12× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50140?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50140 is $684 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50140?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50140 have moved 62% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50140?
ZIP Code 50140 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50140 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50140's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.8 (higher than 85% 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 →