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ZIP Code 50859

Adams, Iowa

FIPS 50859

Juniper

ZIP Code 50859 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$163,500

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.6

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

676

Median Age

46.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$163,500

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,486

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.13

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$1,000

Higher than 60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.6

Higher than 94%

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 50859: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50859?
The median home value in ZIP Code 50859 is $163,500, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50859?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50859 is $1,486, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 50859 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 50859 cost about 2.13× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50859?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50859 is $1,000 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50859?
ZIP Code 50859 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 15°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50859 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50859's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.6 (higher than 94% 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 →