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ZIP Code 50238

Lucas, Iowa

FIPS 50238

Juniper

ZIP Code 50238 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$83,300

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.7

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,195

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$83,300

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$690

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.4

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$700

Lower than 68%

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

85.7

Higher than 79%

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 50238: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50238?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50238 is $83,300, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50238?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50238 is $690, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50238 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50238 cost about 1.4× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50238?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50238 is $700 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50238?
ZIP Code 50238 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 50238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.7 (higher than 79% 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 →