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ZIP Code 56062

Watonwan, Minnesota

FIPS 56062

Juniper

ZIP Code 56062 is in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$182,500

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.5

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,234

Median Age

35.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$182,500

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,769

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.38

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$775

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

159.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

50.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.5

Higher than 84%

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 56062: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56062?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56062 is $182,500, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56062?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56062 is $1,769, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56062 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56062 cost about 2.38× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56062?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56062 is $775 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56062?
ZIP Code 56062 averages 45.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 50.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56062 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56062's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.5 (higher than 84% 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 →