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ZIP Code 50581

Pocahontas, Iowa

FIPS 50581

Juniper

ZIP Code 50581 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$93,000

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.3

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

809

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$93,000

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$894

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.62

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$578

Lower than 74%

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

92.3

Higher than 88%

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 50581: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50581?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50581 is $93,000, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50581?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50581 is $894, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50581 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50581 cost about 1.62× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50581?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50581 is $578 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50581?
ZIP Code 50581 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 50581 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50581's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.3 (higher than 88% 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 →