The basics
Total Population
500
Median Age
49.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$165,900
Lower than 61%
Median Property Tax
$1,644
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.67
Lower than 58%
Median Rent
$814
Lower than 58%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79
Winter Avg Low (°F)
7.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
43.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
8.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
171
Annual Precipitation (in)
30.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
46.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
73
Higher than 60%
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 56185: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56185?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56185 is $165,900, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56185?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56185 is $1,644, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56185 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56185 cost about 2.67× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56185?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56185 is $814 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56185?
- ZIP Code 56185 averages 43.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79°F, winter lows around 7.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56185 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56185's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73 (higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →