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ZIP Code 50659

Chickasaw, Iowa

FIPS 50659

Juniper

ZIP Code 50659 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$206,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.5

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,688

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$206,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,999

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.65

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$737

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-3.2%

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)

38.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.5

Higher than 69%

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 50659: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50659?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50659 is $206,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50659?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50659 is $1,999, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50659 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50659 cost about 2.65× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50659?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50659 is $737 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50659?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50659 have moved 55% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50659?
ZIP Code 50659 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 38.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50659 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50659's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.5 (higher than 69% 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 →