The basics
Total Population
1,970
Median Age
44.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$147,900
Median Property Tax
$1,270
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.14
Median Rent
$733
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-13%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
9.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
9.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
159
Annual Precipitation (in)
34
Annual Snowfall (in)
47.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
66.5
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 56098: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56098?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56098 is $147,900, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56098?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56098 is $1,270, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56098 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56098 cost about 2.14× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56098?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56098 is $733 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56098?
- ZIP Code 56098 averages 45.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56098 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56098's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →