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ZIP Code 50592

Buena Vista, Iowa

FIPS 50592

Juniper

ZIP Code 50592 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 9th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$35,800

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

187

Median Age

12.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$35,800

Lower than 91%

Median Property Tax

$540

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.36

Lower than 88%

Median Rent

$1,102

Higher than 67%

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)

35.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

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 50592: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50592?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50592 is $35,800, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50592?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50592 is $540, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50592 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50592 cost about 0.36× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50592?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50592 is $1,102 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50592?
ZIP Code 50592 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 35.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50592 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50592's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.7 (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 →