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ZIP Code 51542

Pottawattamie, Iowa

ZCTA 51542

Juniper

ZIP Code 51542 is in the 90th percentile nationally for median income.

Median Income

$118,165

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.23×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

69.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 51542, in Pottawattamie, Iowa.

The basics

Total Population

802

Median Age

59.2

Population Density

21.17

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,987

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.23×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Income

$118,165

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

28%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

18%

Climate & weather

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)

34.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

69.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 51542: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51542?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51542 is $3,987, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51542 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51542 cost about 3.23× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 51542?
ZIP Code 51542 has a population of 802, about 21.17 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 59.2.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51542?
ZIP Code 51542 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 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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