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ZIP Code 50554

Pocahontas, Iowa

FIPS 50554

Juniper

ZIP Code 50554 is in the top 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$82,800

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.2

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,653

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$82,800

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,087

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.3

Lower than 86%

Median Rent

$777

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

32

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.2

Higher than 73%

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 50554: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50554?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50554 is $82,800, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50554?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50554 is $1,087, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50554 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50554 cost about 1.3× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50554?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50554 is $777 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50554?
ZIP Code 50554 averages 46.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80.3°F, winter lows around 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50554 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50554's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.2 (higher than 73% 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 →