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ZIP Code 56034

Blue Earth, Minnesota

ZCTA 56034

Juniper

ZIP Code 56034 is in the lowest 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 14% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 20% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$98,750

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

1.94×

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

37.2

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 56034, in Blue Earth, Minnesota.

The basics

Total Population

393

Median Age

55.8

Population Density

13.87

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,583

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.83%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,125

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

19%

Climate & weather

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

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

37.2

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 56034: frequently asked questions

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 0.83% 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 86% 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 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 56034?
ZIP Code 56034 has a population of 393, about 13.87 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 55.8.
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 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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