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ZIP Code 56055

Blue Earth, Minnesota

FIPS 56055

Juniper

ZIP Code 56055 is in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$226,100

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.9

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,898

Median Age

41.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,100

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,997

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.48

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$848

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.52%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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

39.9

Lower than 77%

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 56055: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56055?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56055 is $226,100, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56055?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56055 is $1,997, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56055 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56055 cost about 2.48× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56055?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56055 is $848 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56055?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56055 have moved 38% over the past five years (-0.52% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56055?
ZIP Code 56055 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 56055 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56055's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.9 (lower than 77% 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 →