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ZIP Code 50243

Polk, Iowa

ZCTA 50243

Juniper

ZIP Code 50243 is in the 22th percentile nationally for home price against income. It also sits in the highest 37% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$80,938

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.28×

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

59.5

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 50243, in Polk, Iowa.

The basics

Total Population

361

Median Age

36

Population Density

449.96

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$2,769

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.5%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.28×

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$80,938

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

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

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

59.5

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 50243: frequently asked questions

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 1.5% 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 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 50243?
ZIP Code 50243 has a population of 361, about 449.96 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 36.
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 59.5 (lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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