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ZIP Code 50316

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50316

Juniper

ZIP Code 50316 is in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 31% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$154,300

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

35.3

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,710

Median Age

31.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$154,300

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$2,568

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$952

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.89%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

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)

37.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

35.3

Lower than 81%

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 50316: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50316?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50316 is $154,300, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50316?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50316 is $2,568, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50316 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50316 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50316?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50316 is $952 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50316?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50316 have moved 44% over the past five years (0.89% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50316?
ZIP Code 50316 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 50316 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50316's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35.3 (lower than 81% 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 →