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ZIP Code 50149

Union, Iowa

FIPS 50149

Juniper

ZIP Code 50149 is in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$136,200

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.7

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

883

Median Age

31.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$136,200

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,661

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.3

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$836

Lower than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.7

Higher than 89%

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 50149: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50149?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50149 is $136,200, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50149?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50149 is $1,661, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50149 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50149 cost about 2.3× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50149?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50149 is $836 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50149?
ZIP Code 50149 averages 48.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 13°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50149 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50149's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.7 (higher than 89% 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 →