Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 56034

Blue Earth, Minnesota

FIPS 56034

Juniper

ZIP Code 56034 is in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$191,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

37.2

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

393

Median Age

55.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$191,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,583

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.94

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$1,125

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

46.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.2

Lower than 79%

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 56034: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56034?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56034 is $191,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56034?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56034 is $1,583, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56034 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56034 cost about 1.94× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56034?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56034 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56034?
ZIP Code 56034 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56034 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56034's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.2 (lower than 79% 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 →