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ZIP Code 50609

Grundy, Iowa

FIPS 50609

Juniper

ZIP Code 50609 is in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$241,700

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.2

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

377

Median Age

46.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$241,700

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,398

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.68

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$785

Lower than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

154.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.2

Higher than 56%

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 50609: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50609?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50609 is $241,700, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50609?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50609 is $1,398, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50609 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50609 cost about 2.68× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50609?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50609 is $785 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50609?
ZIP Code 50609 averages 47.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.2 (higher than 56% 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 →