The basics
Total Population
3,955
Median Age
55.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$273,400
Median Property Tax
$2,519
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.82
Median Rent
$756
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Appreciation 1yr %
9.6%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-13%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
11.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
6.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
138
Annual Precipitation (in)
35.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
39.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
69.9
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 55981: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 55981?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 55981 is $273,400, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55981?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55981 is $2,519, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 55981 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 55981 cost about 3.82× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55981?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55981 is $756 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 55981?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 55981 have moved 56% over the past five years (9.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55981?
- ZIP Code 55981 averages 45.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 55981 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 55981's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.9 (higher than 56% 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 →