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ZIP Code 50262

Decatur, Iowa

FIPS 50262

Juniper

ZIP Code 50262 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$83,800

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.2

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

263

Median Age

58.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$83,800

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,350

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.02

Lower than 87%

Median Rent

$775

Lower than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.2

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 50262: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50262?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50262 is $83,800, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50262?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50262 is $1,350, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50262 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50262 cost about 1.02× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50262?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50262 is $775 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50262?
ZIP Code 50262 averages 49.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 14.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50262 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50262's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.2 (higher than 87% 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 →