The basics
Total Population
2,953
Median Age
47.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$278,000
Median Property Tax
$2,769
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.17
Median Rent
$886
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
47%
Appreciation 1yr %
-3.1%
Pandemic Gain %
53%
Recession Drop %
-21%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
8.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
9.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
161.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
52.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
76.7
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 56096: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56096?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56096 is $278,000, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56096?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56096 is $2,769, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56096 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56096 cost about 3.17× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56096?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56096 is $886 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56096?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 56096 have moved 47% over the past five years (-3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56096?
- ZIP Code 56096 averages 44.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79.6°F, winter lows around 8.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56096 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56096's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.7 (higher than 65% 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 →