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ZIP Code 50278

Story, Iowa

ZCTA 50278

Juniper

ZIP Code 50278 is in the 12th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the lowest 32% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$74,306

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.6×

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

58.5

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 50278, in Story, Iowa.

The basics

Total Population

891

Median Age

37.6

Population Density

19.2

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$2,354

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.2%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$693

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.6

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

58.5

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 50278: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50278?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50278 is $2,354, an effective rate of 1.2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50278 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50278 cost about 2.6× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50278?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50278 is $693 a month, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 50278?
ZIP Code 50278 has a population of 891, about 19.2 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 37.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50278?
ZIP Code 50278 averages 47.8°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 13.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50278 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50278's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.5 (lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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