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ZIP Code 51559

Pottawattamie, Iowa

FIPS 51559

Juniper

ZIP Code 51559 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$201,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.4

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,841

Median Age

37.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$201,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,773

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.7

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$961

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

153.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.4

Lower than 69%

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 51559: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51559?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51559 is $201,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51559?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51559 is $2,773, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51559 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51559 cost about 2.7× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51559?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51559 is $961 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51559?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51559 have moved 57% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51559?
ZIP Code 51559 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51559 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51559's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.4 (lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →