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ZIP Code 56120

Watonwan, Minnesota

FIPS 56120

Juniper

ZIP Code 56120 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$147,800

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

983

Median Age

45.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$147,800

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,620

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.91

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$685

Lower than 69%

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

89

Higher than 83%

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 56120: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56120?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56120 is $147,800, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56120?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56120 is $1,620, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56120 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56120 cost about 1.91× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56120?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56120 is $685 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56120?
ZIP Code 56120 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 56120 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56120's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89 (higher than 83% 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 →