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ZIP Code 50642

Grundy, Iowa

FIPS 50642

Juniper

ZIP Code 50642 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$178,900

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.7

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

577

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$178,900

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,532

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.65

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$1,087

Higher than 65%

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)

36.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.7

Higher than 64%

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 50642: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50642?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50642 is $178,900, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50642 is $1,532, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50642 cost about 1.65× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50642 is $1,087 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50642?
ZIP Code 50642 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 32.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.7 (higher than 64% 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 →