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ZIP Code 50421

Wright, Iowa

FIPS 50421

Juniper

ZIP Code 50421 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$135,900

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.8

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,168

Median Age

42.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$135,900

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,991

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.11

Lower than 73%

Median Rent

$818

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

23%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-0.39%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

161.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.8

Higher 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 50421: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50421?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50421 is $135,900, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50421?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50421 is $1,991, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50421 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50421 cost about 2.11× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50421?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50421 is $818 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50421?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50421 have moved 53% over the past five years (23% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50421?
ZIP Code 50421 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 10.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.8 (higher 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 →