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ZIP Code 56072

Waseca, Minnesota

FIPS 56072

Juniper

ZIP Code 56072 is in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$205,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.2

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,228

Median Age

46.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$205,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,863

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.55

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$779

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.6%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

37.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.2

Higher than 62%

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 56072: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56072?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56072 is $205,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56072?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56072 is $1,863, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56072 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56072 cost about 2.55× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56072?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56072 is $779 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56072?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56072 have moved 51% over the past five years (1.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56072?
ZIP Code 56072 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 56072 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56072's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.2 (higher than 62% 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 →