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ZIP Code 50598

Kossuth, Iowa

FIPS 50598

Juniper

ZIP Code 50598 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$110,900

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

818

Median Age

36.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$110,900

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,260

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.41

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$625

Lower than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-4.5%

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

81

Higher than 71%

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 50598: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50598?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50598 is $110,900, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50598?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50598 is $1,260, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50598 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50598 cost about 1.41× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50598?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50598 is $625 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50598?
ZIP Code 50598 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 50598 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50598's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81 (higher than 71% 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 →