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ZIP Code 56237

Yellow Medicine, Minnesota

FIPS 56237

Juniper

ZIP Code 56237 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$171,400

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

553

Median Age

49.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$171,400

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,415

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.93

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$611

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

170.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69

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 56237: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56237?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56237 is $171,400, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56237?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56237 is $1,415, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56237 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56237 cost about 1.93× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56237?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56237 is $611 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56237?
ZIP Code 56237 averages 44.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 6.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56237 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56237's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →