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ZIP Code 50568

Buena Vista, Iowa

FIPS 50568

Juniper

ZIP Code 50568 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$137,700

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.3

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,384

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$137,700

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,654

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.83

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$783

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-3.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

150.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.3

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 50568: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50568?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50568 is $137,700, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50568?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50568 is $1,654, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50568 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50568 cost about 1.83× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50568?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50568 is $783 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50568?
ZIP Code 50568 averages 47.1°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50568 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50568's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.3 (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 →