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ZIP Code 56236

Traverse, Minnesota

FIPS 56236

Juniper

ZIP Code 56236 is in the top 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$168,100

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.6

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

493

Median Age

45.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$168,100

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,162

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.11

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

165.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

25.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.6

Lower than 64%

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 56236: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56236?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56236 is $168,100, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56236?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56236 is $1,162, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56236 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56236 cost about 2.11× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56236?
ZIP Code 56236 averages 43.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56236 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56236's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.6 (lower than 64% 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 →