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ZIP Code 51561

Mills, Iowa

FIPS 51561

Juniper

ZIP Code 51561 is in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$388,800

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,039

Median Age

47.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$388,800

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$4,670

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.43

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,103

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-8.9%

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)

34.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.8

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 51561: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51561?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51561 is $388,800, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51561?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51561 is $4,670, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51561 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51561 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51561?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51561 is $1,103 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51561?
ZIP Code 51561 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 23.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51561 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51561's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.8 (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 →