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ZIP Code 50320

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50320

Juniper

ZIP Code 50320 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$216,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

19.6

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,807

Median Age

34.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$216,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,842

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.55

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$1,166

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.8%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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

19.6

Lower than 91%

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 50320: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50320?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50320 is $216,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50320?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50320 is $3,842, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50320 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50320 cost about 2.55× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50320?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50320 is $1,166 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50320?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50320 have moved 43% over the past five years (2.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50320?
ZIP Code 50320 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 50320 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50320's FEMA National Risk Index score is 19.6 (lower than 91% 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 →