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ZIP Code 50588

Buena Vista, Iowa

FIPS 50588

Juniper

ZIP Code 50588 is in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 37% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$184,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

13,431

Median Age

32.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$184,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,595

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.61

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$897

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

2%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

4.5%

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)

36.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67.6

Near median

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 50588: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50588?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50588 is $184,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50588?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50588 is $2,595, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50588 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50588 cost about 2.61× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50588?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50588 is $897 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50588?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50588 have moved 42% over the past five years (2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50588?
ZIP Code 50588 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 36.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50588 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50588's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →