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ZIP Code 50574

Pocahontas, Iowa

FIPS 50574

Juniper

ZIP Code 50574 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 40% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$110,300

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.2

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,132

Median Age

45.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$110,300

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,412

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.82

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$873

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-9.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.2

Higher than 90%

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 50574: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50574?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50574 is $110,300, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50574?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50574 is $1,412, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50574 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50574 cost about 1.82× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50574?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50574 is $873 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50574?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50574 have moved 38% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50574?
ZIP Code 50574 averages 46.9°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50574 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50574's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.2 (higher than 90% 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 →