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ZIP Code 56046

Steele, Minnesota

FIPS 56046

Juniper

ZIP Code 56046 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$98,900

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.1

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

157

Median Age

27.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$98,900

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,663

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.62

Lower than 82%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

159.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.1

Higher than 69%

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 56046: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56046?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56046 is $98,900, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56046?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56046 is $1,663, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56046 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56046 cost about 1.62× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56046?
ZIP Code 56046 averages 44.8°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56046 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56046's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.1 (higher than 69% 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 →