The basics
Total Population
751
Median Age
39.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$205,200
Near median
Median Property Tax
$2,110
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.29
Lower than 69%
Median Rent
$546
Lower than 75%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
8.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
10.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
160.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
40.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
61.3
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 56042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56042 is $205,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56042 is $2,110, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56042 cost about 2.29× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56042 is $546 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56042?
- ZIP Code 56042 averages 45.5°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 8.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →