The basics
Total Population
1,921
Median Age
39.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$178,900
Median Property Tax
$1,754
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.5
Median Rent
$822
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Pandemic Gain %
46%
Recession Drop %
-19%
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)
50.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
60.1
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 56243: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56243?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56243 is $178,900, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56243?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56243 is $1,754, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56243 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56243 cost about 2.5× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56243?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56243 is $822 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56243?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 56243 have moved 38% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56243?
- ZIP Code 56243 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 50.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.1 (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 →