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ZIP Code 50536

Palo Alto, Iowa

FIPS 50536

Juniper

ZIP Code 50536 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$122,000

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.4

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,207

Median Age

43.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$122,000

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,604

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.06

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$632

Lower than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

17%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-4.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.4

Higher than 59%

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 50536: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50536?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50536 is $122,000, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50536?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50536 is $1,604, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50536 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50536 cost about 2.06× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50536?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50536 is $632 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50536?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50536 have moved 45% over the past five years (17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50536?
ZIP Code 50536 averages 47.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50536 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50536's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.4 (higher than 59% 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 →