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ZIP Code 50842

Union, Iowa

FIPS 50842

Juniper

ZIP Code 50842 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$104,700

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.9

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

99

Median Age

55.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$104,700

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$1,250

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.76

Lower than 80%

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)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.9

Higher than 93%

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 50842: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50842?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50842 is $104,700, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50842?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50842 is $1,250, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50842 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50842 cost about 1.76× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50842?
ZIP Code 50842 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 27.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.9 (higher than 93% 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 →