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ZIP Code 50143

Mahaska, Iowa

FIPS 50143

Juniper

ZIP Code 50143 is in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$314,600

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.7

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

538

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$314,600

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$2,344

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.66

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$770

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

143.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

30

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.7

Higher than 65%

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 50143: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50143?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50143 is $314,600, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50143?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50143 is $2,344, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50143 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50143 cost about 3.66× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50143?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50143 is $770 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50143?
ZIP Code 50143 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50143 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50143's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.7 (higher than 65% 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 →