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ZIP Code 50559

Kossuth, Iowa

FIPS 50559

Juniper

ZIP Code 50559 is in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$128,800

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.2

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

289

Median Age

67.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$128,800

Lower than 73%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.58

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$550

Lower than 75%

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

70.2

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 50559: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50559?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50559 is $128,800, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 50559 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50559 cost about 2.58× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50559?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50559 is $550 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50559?
ZIP Code 50559 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 50559 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50559's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.2 (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 →