The basics
Total Population
16,729
Median Age
40.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$290,700
Median Property Tax
$3,292
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.44
Median Rent
$1,325
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
45%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.2%
Pandemic Gain %
36%
Recession Drop %
-37%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
7.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
171.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
44.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
59
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 55008: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 55008?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 55008 is $290,700, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55008?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55008 is $3,292, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 55008 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 55008 cost about 3.44× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55008?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55008 is $1,325 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 55008?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 55008 have moved 45% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55008?
- ZIP Code 55008 averages 44.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 7.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 55008 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 55008's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59 (lower than 58% 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 →