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ZIP Code 50144

Decatur, Iowa

FIPS 50144

Juniper

ZIP Code 50144 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$130,800

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,692

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$130,800

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$1,876

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.07

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$577

Lower than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

150.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.7

Near median

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 50144: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50144?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50144 is $130,800, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50144?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50144 is $1,876, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50144 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50144 cost about 2.07× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50144?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50144 is $577 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50144?
ZIP Code 50144 averages 49.6°F year-round, summer highs near 83.3°F, winter lows around 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50144 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50144's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →