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ZIP Code 50309

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50309

Juniper

ZIP Code 50309 is in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$292,500

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.8

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,110

Median Age

28.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$292,500

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$3,633

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.15

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,223

Higher than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.8

Higher than 74%

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 50309: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50309?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50309 is $292,500, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50309?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50309 is $3,633, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50309 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50309 cost about 5.15× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50309?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50309 is $1,223 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50309?
ZIP Code 50309 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.7°F, winter lows around 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50309 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50309's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.8 (higher than 74% 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 →