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ZIP Code 50861

Union, Iowa

FIPS 50861

Juniper

ZIP Code 50861 is in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

FEMA Risk Score

94.3

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

311

Median Age

46.6

Home values & property tax

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Median Property Tax

$1,269

Cost of living & affordability

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Median Rent

$950

Higher than 56%

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)

26.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.3

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 50861: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50861?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50861 is $1,269.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50861?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50861 is $950 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50861?
ZIP Code 50861 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 26.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 50861 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 50861's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.3 (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 →