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ZIP Code 56161

Jackson, Minnesota

FIPS 56161

Juniper

ZIP Code 56161 is in the top 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$112,500

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

356

Median Age

45

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,500

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,513

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.31

Lower than 86%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8

Avg Temperature (°F)

44

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

168

Annual Precipitation (in)

30.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74

Higher than 62%

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 56161: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56161?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56161 is $112,500, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56161?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56161 is $1,513, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56161 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56161 cost about 1.31× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56161?
ZIP Code 56161 averages 44°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56161 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56161's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74 (higher than 62% 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 →