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ZIP Code 50479

Cerro Gordo, Iowa

FIPS 50479

Juniper

ZIP Code 50479 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$121,100

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.8

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

655

Median Age

32.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$121,100

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,541

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.76

Lower than 80%

Median Rent

$839

Lower than 56%

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

84.8

Higher than 77%

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 50479: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50479?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50479 is $121,100, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50479?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50479 is $1,541, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50479 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50479 cost about 1.76× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50479?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50479 is $839 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50479?
ZIP Code 50479 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 50479 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50479's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.8 (higher than 77% 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 →