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ZIP Code 56081

Watonwan, Minnesota

FIPS 56081

Juniper

ZIP Code 56081 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$163,800

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.2

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,172

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$163,800

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,863

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.43

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$844

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.4%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

159.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

50.3

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 56081: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56081?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56081 is $163,800, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56081?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56081 is $1,863, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56081 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56081 cost about 2.43× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56081?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56081 is $844 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56081?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56081 have moved 50% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56081?
ZIP Code 56081 averages 45.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 50.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56081 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56081'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 →