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ZIP Code 50278

Story, Iowa

FIPS 50278

Juniper

ZIP Code 50278 is in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$193,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

58.5

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

891

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$193,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,354

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.6

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$693

Lower than 69%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.5

Lower 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 50278: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50278?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50278 is $193,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
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% 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 60% 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 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 tornado.

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