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ZIP Code 50641

Buchanan, Iowa

FIPS 50641

Juniper

ZIP Code 50641 is in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$156,000

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.4

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,950

Median Age

25.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$156,000

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,551

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.32

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$681

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.4

Higher than 66%

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 50641: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50641?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50641 is $156,000, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50641?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50641 is $1,551, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50641 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50641 cost about 2.32× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50641?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50641 is $681 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50641?
ZIP Code 50641 averages 46.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80°F, winter lows around 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50641 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50641's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.4 (higher than 66% 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 →