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ZIP Code 50311

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50311

Juniper

ZIP Code 50311 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 37% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$226,500

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.9

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,574

Median Age

30.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,500

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$4,229

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.66

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,029

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.4%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-11%

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)

38.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.9

Lower than 86%

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 50311: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50311?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50311 is $226,500, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50311?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50311 is $4,229, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50311 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50311 cost about 3.66× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50311?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50311 is $1,029 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50311?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50311 have moved 37% over the past five years (-1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50311?
ZIP Code 50311 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 50311 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50311's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.9 (lower than 86% 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 →