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ZIP Code 50648

Buchanan, Iowa

FIPS 50648

Juniper

ZIP Code 50648 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$226,400

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.2

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,269

Median Age

39.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,400

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$3,247

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.37

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$921

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.5%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

17%

Recession Drop %

2.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

150.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.2

Lower 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 50648: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50648?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50648 is $226,400, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50648?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50648 is $3,247, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50648 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50648 cost about 2.37× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50648?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50648 is $921 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50648?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50648 have moved 46% over the past five years (8.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50648?
ZIP Code 50648 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 81.6°F, winter lows around 11.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50648 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50648's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.2 (lower than 80% 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 →