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ZIP Code 50317

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50317

Juniper

ZIP Code 50317 is in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$177,600

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

32.2

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

36,548

Median Age

37.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$177,600

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$3,004

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.71

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$1,102

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.2%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-10%

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

32.2

Lower than 83%

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 50317: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50317?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50317 is $177,600, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50317?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50317 is $3,004, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50317 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50317 cost about 2.71× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50317?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50317 is $1,102 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50317?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50317 have moved 43% over the past five years (1.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50317?
ZIP Code 50317 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 50317 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50317's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.2 (lower than 83% 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 →