The basics
Total Population
796
Median Age
48.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$153,400
Lower than 67%
Median Property Tax
$1,491
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.01
Lower than 75%
Median Rent
$739
Lower than 65%
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 56240: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56240?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56240 is $153,400, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56240?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56240 is $1,491, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56240 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56240 cost about 2.01× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56240?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56240 is $739 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56240?
- ZIP Code 56240 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 56240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56240'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 →