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ZIP Code 50801

Union, Iowa

FIPS 50801

Juniper

ZIP Code 50801 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$124,900

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.9

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,034

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$124,900

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$2,346

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.15

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$716

Lower than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.1%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-4.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

38

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.9

Higher than 85%

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 50801: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50801?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50801 is $124,900, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50801?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50801 is $2,346, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50801 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50801 cost about 2.15× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50801?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50801 is $716 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 50801?
Home prices in ZIP Code 50801 have moved 39% over the past five years (9.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50801?
ZIP Code 50801 averages 48.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82.9°F, winter lows around 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50801 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50801's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.9 (higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →