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ZIP Code 50231

Hamilton, Iowa

FIPS 50231

Juniper

ZIP Code 50231 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$110,800

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.5

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

142

Median Age

51.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$110,800

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,454

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.53

Lower than 83%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.5

Higher than 87%

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 50231: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50231?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50231 is $110,800, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50231?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50231 is $1,454, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50231 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50231 cost about 1.53× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50231?
ZIP Code 50231 averages 48.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 14.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50231 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50231's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.5 (higher than 87% 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 →