Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 50243

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50243

Juniper

ZIP Code 50243 is in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$184,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

361

Median Age

36

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$184,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,769

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.28

Lower than 69%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

38

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

Near median

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 50243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50243 is $184,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50243 is $2,769, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50243 cost about 2.28× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50243?
ZIP Code 50243 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →