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ZIP Code 50257

Madison, Iowa

FIPS 50257

Juniper

ZIP Code 50257 is in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$226,200

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.8

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

914

Median Age

38.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,200

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$3,356

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.4

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$1,063

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.8

Higher than 92%

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 50257: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50257?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50257 is $226,200, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50257?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50257 is $3,356, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50257 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50257 cost about 2.4× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50257?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50257 is $1,063 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50257?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50257 have moved 42% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50257?
ZIP Code 50257 averages 48.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 13°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50257 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50257's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.8 (higher than 92% 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 →