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ZIP Code 51201

O'Brien, Iowa

FIPS 51201

Juniper

ZIP Code 51201 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$197,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.1

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,430

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$197,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,219

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.88

Near median

Median Rent

$930

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

1.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

171.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

40.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.1

Higher than 65%

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 51201: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51201?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51201 is $197,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51201?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51201 is $2,219, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51201 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51201 cost about 2.88× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51201 is $930 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51201?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51201 have moved 48% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51201?
ZIP Code 51201 averages 44.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 8.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51201 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51201's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.1 (higher than 65% 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 →