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ZIP Code 55720

Carlton, Minnesota

FIPS 55720

Juniper

ZIP Code 55720 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$223,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.8

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,448

Median Age

38.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$223,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,786

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.48

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,023

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

5.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

190.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

71.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.8

Higher than 77%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 55720: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 55720?
The median home value in ZIP Code 55720 is $223,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55720?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55720 is $2,786, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 55720 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 55720 cost about 3.48× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55720?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55720 is $1,023 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 55720?
Home prices in ZIP Code 55720 have moved 57% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55720?
ZIP Code 55720 averages 39.7°F year-round, summer highs near 76.1°F, winter lows around 5.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 71.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 55720 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 55720's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.8 (higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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