The basics
Total Population
562
Median Age
15.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$189,500
Near median
Median Property Tax
$1,192
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.75
Lower than 80%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
12.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
152.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
31.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
34.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
79.3
Higher than 69%
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 51231: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51231?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 51231 is $189,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51231?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51231 is $1,192, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 51231 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 51231 cost about 1.75× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51231?
- ZIP Code 51231 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 12.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 51231 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 51231's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.3 (higher than 69% 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 →