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ZIP Code 51534

Mills, Iowa

FIPS 51534

Juniper

ZIP Code 51534 is in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 38% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$246,600

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

8,874

Median Age

42.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$246,600

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$3,789

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.63

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$901

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.4%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-6.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

Near median

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 51534: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51534?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51534 is $246,600, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51534?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51534 is $3,789, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51534 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51534 cost about 2.63× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51534?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51534 is $901 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51534?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51534 have moved 40% over the past five years (-0.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51534?
ZIP Code 51534 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.1°F, winter lows around 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51534 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51534's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →