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ZIP Code 50248

Story, Iowa

FIPS 50248

Juniper

ZIP Code 50248 is in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$239,600

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.6

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,216

Median Age

39.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$239,600

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$2,998

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.38

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$1,021

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.26%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-3.4%

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)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.6

Higher than 69%

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 50248: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50248?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50248 is $239,600, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50248?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50248 is $2,998, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50248 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50248 cost about 2.38× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50248?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50248 is $1,021 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50248?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50248 have moved 38% over the past five years (-0.26% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50248?
ZIP Code 50248 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 50248 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50248's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.6 (higher than 69% 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 →