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ZIP Code 50438

Hancock, Iowa

FIPS 50438

Juniper

ZIP Code 50438 is in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$197,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.7

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,995

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$197,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,392

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.81

Near median

Median Rent

$744

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 58%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.8%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-3.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.7

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 50438: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50438?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50438 is $197,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50438?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50438 is $2,392, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50438 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50438 cost about 2.81× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50438?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50438 is $744 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50438?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50438 have moved 36% over the past five years (-3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50438?
ZIP Code 50438 averages 45.5°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 9.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50438 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50438's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.7 (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 →