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ZIP Code 50321

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50321

Juniper

ZIP Code 50321 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$320,500

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21.9

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,900

Median Age

36.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$320,500

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$5,809

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.99

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,128

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.9%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-5.8%

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

21.9

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 50321: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50321?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50321 is $320,500, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50321?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50321 is $5,809, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50321 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50321 cost about 3.99× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50321?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50321 is $1,128 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50321?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50321 have moved 44% over the past five years (8.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50321?
ZIP Code 50321 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 50321 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50321's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.9 (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 →