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ZIP Code 56080

Blue Earth, Minnesota

ZCTA 56080

Juniper

ZIP Code 56080 is in the highest 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 16% nationally for median income. And it sits in the lowest 16% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$105,398

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.04×

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

79.3

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 56080, in Blue Earth, Minnesota.

The basics

Total Population

672

Median Age

43.5

Population Density

1,520.67

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,890

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.3%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$750

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

18%

Climate & weather

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

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

79.3

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

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 56080: frequently asked questions

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 1.3% 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 84% 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 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 56080?
ZIP Code 56080 has a population of 672, about 1,520.67 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 43.5.
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 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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