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ZIP Code 50161

Story, Iowa

FIPS 50161

Juniper

ZIP Code 50161 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$256,500

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.2

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,296

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$256,500

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$3,120

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.6

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$1,063

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.2%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

-6.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.2

Higher than 74%

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 50161: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50161?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50161 is $256,500, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50161?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50161 is $3,120, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50161 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50161 cost about 2.6× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50161?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50161 is $1,063 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50161?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50161 have moved 39% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50161?
ZIP Code 50161 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50161 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50161's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.2 (higher than 74% 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 →