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ZIP Code 50601

Hardin, Iowa

FIPS 50601

Juniper

ZIP Code 50601 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$127,200

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.5

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,299

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$127,200

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,694

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.92

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$827

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

26%

Recession Drop %

-4.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.5

Higher than 80%

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 50601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50601 is $127,200, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50601 is $1,694, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50601 cost about 1.92× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50601 is $827 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50601?
ZIP Code 50601 averages 46.7°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.5 (higher than 80% 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 →