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ZIP Code 50157

Poweshiek, Iowa

FIPS 50157

Juniper

ZIP Code 50157 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$157,500

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.9

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

473

Median Age

43.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$157,500

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,722

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.37

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$638

Lower than 72%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.9

Higher than 68%

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 50157: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50157?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50157 is $157,500, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50157?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50157 is $1,722, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50157 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50157 cost about 1.37× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50157?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50157 is $638 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50157?
ZIP Code 50157 averages 47.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50157 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50157's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.9 (higher than 68% 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 →