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ZIP Code 50314

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50314

Juniper

ZIP Code 50314 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$147,900

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.9

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,438

Median Age

30.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$147,900

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,121

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.7

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$950

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.1%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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

24.9

Lower than 88%

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 50314: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50314?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50314 is $147,900, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50314?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50314 is $2,121, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50314 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50314 cost about 3.7× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50314?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50314 is $950 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50314?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50314 have moved 40% over the past five years (-1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50314?
ZIP Code 50314 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 50314 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50314's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.9 (lower than 88% 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 →