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ZIP Code 50849

Adair, Iowa

FIPS 50849

Juniper

ZIP Code 50849 is in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$148,600

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,374

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$148,600

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,149

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.29

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$617

Lower than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

137.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92%

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 50849: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50849?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50849 is $148,600, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50849?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50849 is $2,149, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50849 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50849 cost about 2.29× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50849?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50849 is $617 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50849?
ZIP Code 50849 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50849 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50849's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.5 (higher than 92% 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 →