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ZIP Code 56085

Brown, Minnesota

FIPS 56085

Juniper

ZIP Code 56085 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$167,100

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.3

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,047

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$167,100

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,470

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.29

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$784

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

30%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-2.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.3

Higher than 81%

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 56085: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56085?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56085 is $167,100, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56085?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56085 is $1,470, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56085 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56085 cost about 2.29× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56085?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56085 is $784 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56085?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56085 have moved 65% over the past five years (30% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56085?
ZIP Code 56085 averages 45.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 10.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56085 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56085's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.3 (higher than 81% 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 →