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ZIP Code 51501

Pottawattamie, Iowa

FIPS 51501

Juniper

ZIP Code 51501 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$152,400

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.9

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

34,618

Median Age

38

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$152,400

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,665

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.55

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$1,059

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.9

Lower than 68%

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 51501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51501 is $152,400, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51501 is $2,665, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51501 cost about 2.55× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51501 is $1,059 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51501 have moved 52% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51501?
ZIP Code 51501 averages 52.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.9 (lower than 68% 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 →