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ZIP Code 55073

Washington, Minnesota

ZCTA 55073

Juniper

ZIP Code 55073 is in the lowest 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 7% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 23% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$521,243

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

46%

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

51.8

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 55073, in Washington, Minnesota.

The basics

Total Population

4,169

Median Age

41.5

Population Density

148.81

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,997

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.86%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.59×

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$128,723

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$991

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.1%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

41%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

31%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

51.6

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

51.8

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 55073: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 55073?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 55073 today is $521,243, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55073?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55073 is $3,997, an effective rate of 0.86% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 55073 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 55073 cost about 3.59× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55073?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55073 is $991 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 55073?
Home prices in ZIP Code 55073 have moved 46% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 55073?
ZIP Code 55073 has a population of 4,169, about 148.81 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 41.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55073?
ZIP Code 55073 averages 44.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 6.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 51.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 55073 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 55073's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.8 (lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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