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ZIP Code 50578

Emmet, Iowa

FIPS 50578

Juniper

ZIP Code 50578 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$106,500

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.1

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

633

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$106,500

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$986

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.49

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$658

Lower than 71%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

165.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.1

Higher than 84%

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 50578: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50578?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50578 is $106,500, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50578?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50578 is $986, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50578 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50578 cost about 1.49× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50578?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50578 is $658 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50578?
ZIP Code 50578 averages 44.8°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 8.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50578 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50578's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.1 (higher than 84% 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 →