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ZIP Code 50461

Mitchell, Iowa

FIPS 50461

Juniper

ZIP Code 50461 is in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$180,400

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

5,228

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$180,400

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$2,014

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.62

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$722

Lower than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.1%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

6.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67

Near median

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 50461: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50461?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50461 is $180,400, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50461?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50461 is $2,014, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50461 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50461 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50461?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50461 is $722 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50461?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50461 have moved 53% over the past five years (6.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50461?
ZIP Code 50461 averages 45.3°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 10°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50461 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50461's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →