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ZIP Code 50585

Buena Vista, Iowa

FIPS 50585

Juniper

ZIP Code 50585 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$120,600

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.7

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,080

Median Age

45.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$120,600

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,400

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.69

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$612

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

32

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.7

Higher than 82%

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 50585: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50585?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50585 is $120,600, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50585?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50585 is $1,400, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50585 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50585 cost about 1.69× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50585?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50585 is $612 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50585?
ZIP Code 50585 averages 46.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80.3°F, winter lows around 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50585 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50585's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.7 (higher than 82% 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 →