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ZIP Code 51551

Mills, Iowa

FIPS 51551

Juniper

ZIP Code 51551 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$212,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,842

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$212,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,474

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.49

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$870

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

16%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-7.3%

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)

35.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

24

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 51551: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51551?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51551 is $212,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51551?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51551 is $2,474, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51551 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51551 cost about 2.49× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51551?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51551 is $870 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51551?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51551 have moved 46% over the past five years (16% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51551?
ZIP Code 51551 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 24 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51551 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51551'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 →