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ZIP Code 51541

Mills, Iowa

FIPS 51541

Juniper

ZIP Code 51541 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$163,600

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

273

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$163,600

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$2,367

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.78

Lower than 80%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

19.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67.7

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 51541: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51541?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51541 is $163,600, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51541?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51541 is $2,367, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51541 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51541 cost about 1.78× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51541?
ZIP Code 51541 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 19.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51541 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51541's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.7 (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 →