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ZIP Code 50401

Cerro Gordo, Iowa

FIPS 50401

Juniper

ZIP Code 50401 is in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$146,500

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.6

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,703

Median Age

42.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$146,500

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,224

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$875

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-3.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

161.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.6

Higher than 61%

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 50401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50401 is $146,500, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50401 is $2,224, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50401 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50401 is $875 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50401?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50401 have moved 39% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50401?
ZIP Code 50401 averages 45.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.1°F, winter lows around 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.6 (higher than 61% 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 →