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ZIP Code 56080

Blue Earth, Minnesota

FIPS 56080

Juniper

ZIP Code 56080 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$214,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

79.3

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

672

Median Age

43.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$214,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,890

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.04

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$750

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-18%

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)

36.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.3

Higher than 69%

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 56080: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56080?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56080 is $214,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56080?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56080 is $2,890, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56080 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56080 cost about 2.04× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56080?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56080 is $750 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56080?
ZIP Code 56080 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 56080 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56080's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.3 (higher than 69% 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 →