The basics
Total Population
1,053
Median Age
30.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$279,700
Median Property Tax
$2,200
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.27
Median Rent
$1,107
Home prices & appreciation
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Pandemic Gain %
42%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
8.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
8.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
167
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
44.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
76
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 55979: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 55979?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 55979 is $279,700, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55979?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55979 is $2,200, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 55979 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 55979 cost about 3.27× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55979?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55979 is $1,107 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55979?
- ZIP Code 55979 averages 44.8°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 8.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 55979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 55979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76 (higher than 64% 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 →