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ZIP Code 50597

Palo Alto, Iowa

FIPS 50597

Juniper

ZIP Code 50597 is in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$179,700

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,341

Median Age

37.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$179,700

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,848

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.95

Lower than 76%

Median Rent

$613

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85

Higher than 77%

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 50597: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50597?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50597 is $179,700, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50597?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50597 is $1,848, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50597 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50597 cost about 1.95× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50597?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50597 is $613 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50597?
ZIP Code 50597 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 9.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50597 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50597's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85 (higher than 77% 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 →