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ZIP Code 50309

Polk, Iowa

ZCTA 50309

Juniper

ZIP Code 50309 is in the highest 40% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 15% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 24% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$56,777

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.15×

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

72.8

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 50309, in Polk, Iowa.

The basics

Total Population

10,110

Median Age

28.4

Population Density

3,725.67

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

$3,633

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.2%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,223

Higher than 65% 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)

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

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

72.8

Higher than 60% 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 50309: frequently asked questions

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 1.2% 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 85% 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 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 50309?
ZIP Code 50309 has a population of 10,110, about 3,725.67 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 28.4.
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 72.8 (higher than 60% 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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