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ZIP Code 56228

Meeker, Minnesota

FIPS 56228

Juniper

ZIP Code 56228 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$152,300

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.2

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

922

Median Age

47.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$152,300

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,739

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.18

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$697

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

3.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

167.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

60.2

Lower than 57%

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 56228: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56228?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56228 is $152,300, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56228?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56228 is $1,739, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56228 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56228 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56228?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56228 is $697 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56228?
ZIP Code 56228 averages 42.2°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 3.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56228 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56228's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.2 (lower than 57% 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 →