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ZIP Code 56024

Blue Earth, Minnesota

FIPS 56024

Juniper

ZIP Code 56024 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$285,600

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

3,647

Median Age

33.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$285,600

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,747

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3

Near median

Median Rent

$1,400

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

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

64

Near median

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 56024: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56024?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56024 is $285,600, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56024?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56024 is $2,747, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56024 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56024 cost about 3× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56024?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56024 is $1,400 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56024?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56024 have moved 42% over the past five years (8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56024?
ZIP Code 56024 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 56024 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56024's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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