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ZIP Code 56068

Blue Earth, Minnesota

ZCTA 56068

Juniper

ZIP Code 56068 is in the 2th percentile nationally for home price growth over five years. It also sits in the lowest 32% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$74,250

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

22%

Lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

68.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 56068, in Blue Earth, Minnesota.

The basics

Total Population

1,041

Median Age

42.3

Population Density

15.94

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,091

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.58×

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,012

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

29%

Climate & weather

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)

34.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

40.1

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

68.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 56068: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56068?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56068 is $2,091, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56068 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56068 cost about 2.58× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56068?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56068 is $1,012 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56068?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56068 have moved 22% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 56068?
ZIP Code 56068 has a population of 1,041, about 15.94 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 42.3.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56068?
ZIP Code 56068 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 56068 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56068's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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