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ZIP Code 51540

Mills, Iowa

FIPS 51540

Juniper

ZIP Code 51540 is in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$217,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

67

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

372

Median Age

48

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$217,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,233

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.58

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$1,309

Higher than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

26.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

141.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

19.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67

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 51540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51540 is $217,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51540?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51540 is $2,233, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51540 cost about 2.58× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51540?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51540 is $1,309 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51540?
ZIP Code 51540 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 19.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67 (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 →