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ZIP Code 50539

Kossuth, Iowa

FIPS 50539

Juniper

ZIP Code 50539 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$70,800

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.9

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

444

Median Age

44.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$70,800

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$836

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.08

Lower than 87%

Median Rent

$760

Lower than 64%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

34

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.9

Higher than 56%

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 50539: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50539?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50539 is $70,800, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50539?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50539 is $836, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50539 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50539 cost about 1.08× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50539?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50539 is $760 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50539?
ZIP Code 50539 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 9.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50539 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50539's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.9 (higher than 56% 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 →