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ZIP Code 56048

Waseca, Minnesota

FIPS 56048

Juniper

ZIP Code 56048 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$238,600

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.3

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,025

Median Age

41.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$238,600

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$2,804

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.79

Near median

Median Rent

$871

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

161.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.3

Lower than 63%

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 56048: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56048?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56048 is $238,600, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56048?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56048 is $2,804, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56048 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56048 cost about 2.79× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56048?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56048 is $871 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56048?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56048 have moved 47% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56048?
ZIP Code 56048 averages 44.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79.6°F, winter lows around 8.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56048 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56048's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.3 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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