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ZIP Code 55121

Dakota, Minnesota

FIPS 55121

Juniper

ZIP Code 55121 is in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$301,400

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

40.3

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,198

Median Age

37.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$301,400

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$2,885

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.46

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,723

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.21%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

51.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.3

Lower than 77%

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 55121: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 55121?
The median home value in ZIP Code 55121 is $301,400, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55121?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55121 is $2,885, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 55121 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 55121 cost about 3.46× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55121?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55121 is $1,723 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 55121?
Home prices in ZIP Code 55121 have moved 27% over the past five years (-0.21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55121?
ZIP Code 55121 averages 46.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 51.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 55121 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 55121's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.3 (lower than 77% 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 →