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ZIP Code 50322

Polk, Iowa

FIPS 50322

Juniper

ZIP Code 50322 is in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$276,200

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

32.3

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

31,931

Median Age

40.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$276,200

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$4,642

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3

Near median

Median Rent

$1,186

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-5.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

38

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

32.3

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 50322: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50322?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50322 is $276,200, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50322?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50322 is $4,642, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50322 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50322 cost about 3× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50322?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50322 is $1,186 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50322?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50322 have moved 38% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50322?
ZIP Code 50322 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50322 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50322's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.3 (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 →