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ZIP Code 50256

Marion, Iowa

FIPS 50256

Juniper

ZIP Code 50256 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$146,800

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.2

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

643

Median Age

43.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$146,800

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,474

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.76

Lower than 80%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

30

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.2

Higher than 59%

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 50256: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50256?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50256 is $146,800, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50256?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50256 is $1,474, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50256 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50256 cost about 1.76× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50256?
ZIP Code 50256 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.2 (higher than 59% 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 →