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ZIP Code 56078

Blue Earth, Minnesota

FIPS 56078

Juniper

ZIP Code 56078 is in the top 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$200,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

71.8

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

451

Median Age

33.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$200,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,523

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.49

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$1,607

Higher than 85%

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

71.8

Higher than 58%

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 56078: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56078?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56078 is $200,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56078?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56078 is $2,523, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56078 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56078 cost about 2.49× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56078?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56078 is $1,607 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56078?
ZIP Code 56078 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 56078 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56078's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.8 (higher than 58% 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 →