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ZIP Code 50151

Lucas, Iowa

FIPS 50151

Juniper

ZIP Code 50151 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$149,400

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

727

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$149,400

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,399

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.64

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$1,714

Higher than 88%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

Higher than 82%

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 50151: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50151?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50151 is $149,400, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50151?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50151 is $1,399, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50151 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50151 cost about 1.64× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50151?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50151 is $1,714 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50151?
ZIP Code 50151 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50151 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50151's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.3 (higher than 82% 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 →