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ZIP Code 51571

Mills, Iowa

FIPS 51571

Juniper

ZIP Code 51571 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$221,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

88%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

902

Median Age

38.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,184

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.32

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$1,130

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

88%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-4%

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)

34.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

19.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.3

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 51571: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51571?
The median home value in ZIP Code 51571 is $221,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51571?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51571 is $3,184, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51571 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51571 cost about 2.32× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51571?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51571 is $1,130 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51571?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51571 have moved 88% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51571?
ZIP Code 51571 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 19.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51571 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51571's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.3 (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 →