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ZIP Code 55797

Carlton, Minnesota

FIPS 55797

Juniper

ZIP Code 55797 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$257,400

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

106%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.3

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,457

Median Age

46.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$257,400

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$2,571

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.96

Near median

Median Rent

$1,284

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

106%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

36%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

188.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

71.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.3

Higher than 84%

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 55797: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 55797?
The median home value in ZIP Code 55797 is $257,400, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55797?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55797 is $2,571, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 55797 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 55797 cost about 2.96× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55797?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55797 is $1,284 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 55797?
Home prices in ZIP Code 55797 have moved 106% over the past five years (36% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55797?
ZIP Code 55797 averages 39.6°F year-round, summer highs near 75.3°F, winter lows around 4.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 71.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 55797 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 55797's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.3 (higher than 84% 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 →