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ZIP Code 50254

Union, Iowa

FIPS 50254

Juniper

ZIP Code 50254 is in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$175,000

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.1

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

296

Median Age

57.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$175,000

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,750

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.73

Lower than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

38

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.1

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 50254: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50254?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50254 is $175,000, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50254?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50254 is $1,750, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50254 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50254 cost about 2.73× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50254?
ZIP Code 50254 averages 49.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.7°F, winter lows around 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50254 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50254's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.1 (higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

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