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ZIP Code 50315

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50315

Juniper

ZIP Code 50315 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$173,200

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21.2

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

34,816

Median Age

35.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$173,200

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$3,224

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.86

Near median

Median Rent

$1,001

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.3%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

21.2

Lower than 90%

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 50315: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50315?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50315 is $173,200, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50315?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50315 is $3,224, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50315 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50315 cost about 2.86× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50315?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50315 is $1,001 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50315?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50315 have moved 45% over the past five years (1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50315?
ZIP Code 50315 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 50315 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50315's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.2 (lower than 90% 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 →