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ZIP Code 50540

Pocahontas, Iowa

FIPS 50540

Juniper

ZIP Code 50540 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$109,800

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.9

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

998

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$109,800

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$1,031

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.5

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$547

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.9

Higher than 91%

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 50540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50540 is $109,800, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50540?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50540 is $1,031, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50540 cost about 1.5× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50540?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50540 is $547 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50540?
ZIP Code 50540 averages 46.9°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.9 (higher than 91% 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 →