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ZIP Code 50538

Calhoun, Iowa

FIPS 50538

Juniper

ZIP Code 50538 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$94,000

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.7

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

661

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$94,000

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$906

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.51

Lower than 84%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.7

Higher than 87%

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 50538: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50538?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50538 is $94,000, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50538?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50538 is $906, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50538 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50538 cost about 1.51× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50538?
ZIP Code 50538 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 11.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.7 (higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

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