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ZIP Code 50853

Cass, Iowa

FIPS 50853

Juniper

ZIP Code 50853 is in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$169,100

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.3

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

716

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,100

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,717

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.59

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$584

Lower than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.3

Higher than 81%

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 50853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50853 is $169,100, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50853 is $2,717, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50853 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50853 is $584 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50853?
ZIP Code 50853 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 13°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.3 (higher than 81% 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 →