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ZIP Code 56001

Blue Earth, Minnesota

FIPS 56001

Juniper

ZIP Code 56001 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$276,700

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

51,585

Median Age

28.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$276,700

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$2,663

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.98

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,134

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

161.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56%

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 56001: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56001?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56001 is $276,700, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56001?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56001 is $2,663, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56001 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56001 cost about 3.98× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56001?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56001 is $1,134 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56001?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56001 have moved 36% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56001?
ZIP Code 56001 averages 45.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.1°F, winter lows around 9.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56001 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56001's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70 (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 →