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ZIP Code 50428

Cerro Gordo, Iowa

FIPS 50428

Juniper

ZIP Code 50428 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$283,400

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,071

Median Age

50.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$283,400

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$3,368

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.5

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$817

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-2.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79

Higher than 68%

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 50428: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50428?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50428 is $283,400, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50428?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50428 is $3,368, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50428 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50428 cost about 3.5× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50428?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50428 is $817 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50428?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50428 have moved 57% over the past five years (-2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50428?
ZIP Code 50428 averages 45.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.8°F, winter lows around 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50428 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50428's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79 (higher than 68% 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 →