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ZIP Code 50556

Kossuth, Iowa

FIPS 50556

Juniper

ZIP Code 50556 is in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent.

FEMA Risk Score

88.1

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

159

Median Age

67.9

Home values & property tax

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Median Property Tax

$514

Cost of living & affordability

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Median Rent

$413

Lower than 77%

Climate & weather

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Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

7.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

162.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.7

Flood & disaster risk

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FEMA Risk Score

88.1

Higher than 82%

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 50556: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50556?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50556 is $514.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50556?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50556 is $413 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50556?
ZIP Code 50556 averages 43.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 7.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50556 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50556's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.1 (higher than 82% 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 →