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ZIP Code 50517

Kossuth, Iowa

FIPS 50517

Juniper

ZIP Code 50517 is in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$124,700

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.8

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

833

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$124,700

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,221

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.02

Lower than 75%

Median Rent

$536

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

7.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

162.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

34

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.8

Higher than 57%

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 50517: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50517?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50517 is $124,700, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50517?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50517 is $1,221, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50517 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50517 cost about 2.02× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50517?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50517 is $536 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50517?
ZIP Code 50517 averages 43.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 7.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50517 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50517's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.8 (higher than 57% 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 →