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ZIP Code 50272

Lucas, Iowa

FIPS 50272

Juniper

ZIP Code 50272 is in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent.

FEMA Risk Score

86.8

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

190

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

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Median Property Tax

$650

Cost of living & affordability

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Median Rent

$631

Lower than 72%

Climate & weather

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Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.1

Flood & disaster risk

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FEMA Risk Score

86.8

Higher than 80%

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 50272: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50272?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50272 is $650.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50272?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50272 is $631 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50272?
ZIP Code 50272 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50272 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50272's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.8 (higher than 80% 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 →