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ZIP Code 56231

Swift, Minnesota

FIPS 56231

Juniper

ZIP Code 56231 is in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$216,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

66.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

405

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$216,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,513

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.97

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

168

Annual Precipitation (in)

28.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.4

Near median

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 56231: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56231?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56231 is $216,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56231?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56231 is $1,513, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56231 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56231 cost about 1.97× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56231?
ZIP Code 56231 averages 43.7°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 4.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56231 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56231's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →