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ZIP Code 51401

Carroll, Iowa

FIPS 51401

Juniper

ZIP Code 51401 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$195,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

34%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.3

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,990

Median Age

43

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$195,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,382

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.77

Near median

Median Rent

$726

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

34%

Higher than 58%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.7%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

24%

Recession Drop %

2.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.3

Higher than 88%

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 51401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51401 is $195,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51401 is $2,382, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51401 cost about 2.77× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51401 is $726 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51401?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51401 have moved 34% over the past five years (1.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51401?
ZIP Code 51401 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.3 (higher than 88% 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 →