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ZIP Code 50603

Chickasaw, Iowa

FIPS 50603

Juniper

ZIP Code 50603 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$122,700

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.6

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

555

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$122,700

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$2,011

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.65

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$640

Lower than 72%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

158.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.6

Higher than 87%

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 50603: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50603?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50603 is $122,700, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50603?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50603 is $2,011, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50603 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50603 cost about 1.65× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50603?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50603 is $640 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50603?
ZIP Code 50603 averages 44.7°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 9.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.6 (higher than 87% 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 →