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ZIP Code 56090

Blue Earth, Minnesota

FIPS 56090

Juniper

ZIP Code 56090 is in the top 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$188,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

75.2

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

596

Median Age

39.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$188,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,957

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$783

Lower than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

46.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.2

Higher than 63%

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 56090: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56090?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56090 is $188,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56090?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56090 is $1,957, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56090 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56090 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56090?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56090 is $783 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56090?
ZIP Code 56090 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56090 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56090's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.2 (higher than 63% 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 →