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ZIP Code 56162

Watonwan, Minnesota

FIPS 56162

Juniper

ZIP Code 56162 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$97,200

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.8

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

313

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$97,200

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,443

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.1

Lower than 87%

Median Rent

$1,292

Higher than 76%

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

86.8

Higher than 80%

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 56162: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56162?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56162 is $97,200, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56162?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56162 is $1,443, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56162 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56162 cost about 1.1× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56162?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56162 is $1,292 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56162?
ZIP Code 56162 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 56162 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56162's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.8 (higher than 80% 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 →