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ZIP Code 56037

Blue Earth, Minnesota

FIPS 56037

Juniper

ZIP Code 56037 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$258,400

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,374

Median Age

51.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$258,400

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$2,740

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.28

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$758

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-17%

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)

33.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76

Higher than 64%

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 56037: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56037?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56037 is $258,400, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56037?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56037 is $2,740, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56037 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56037 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56037?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56037 is $758 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56037?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56037 have moved 61% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56037?
ZIP Code 56037 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 56037 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56037's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76 (higher than 64% 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 →