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ZIP Code 50531

Emmet, Iowa

FIPS 50531

Juniper

ZIP Code 50531 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$152,000

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.4

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

325

Median Age

43.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$152,000

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,702

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.63

Lower than 82%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

161.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.4

Higher than 90%

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 50531: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50531?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50531 is $152,000, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50531?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50531 is $1,702, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50531 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50531 cost about 1.63× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50531?
ZIP Code 50531 averages 44.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 9.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50531 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50531's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.4 (higher than 90% 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 →