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ZIP Code 50562

Palo Alto, Iowa

FIPS 50562

Juniper

ZIP Code 50562 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$100,000

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.3

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

377

Median Age

58.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$100,000

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,056

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.38

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$1,125

Higher than 68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.3

Higher than 66%

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 50562: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50562?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50562 is $100,000, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50562?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50562 is $1,056, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50562 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50562 cost about 1.38× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50562?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50562 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50562?
ZIP Code 50562 averages 47.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50562 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50562's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.3 (higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →