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ZIP Code 50439

Hancock, Iowa

FIPS 50439

Juniper

ZIP Code 50439 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$80,000

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.5

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

454

Median Age

36.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$80,000

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,130

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.85

Lower than 88%

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)

35

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.5

Higher 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 50439: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50439?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50439 is $80,000, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50439?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50439 is $1,130, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50439 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50439 cost about 0.85× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50439?
ZIP Code 50439 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 35.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50439 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50439's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.5 (higher 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 →