The basics
Total Population
301
Median Age
56.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$156,300
Lower than 66%
Median Property Tax
$800
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.16
Lower than 72%
Median Rent
$585
Lower than 74%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
6.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
162.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
26.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
43
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
68.4
Near median
The full report
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Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 56249: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56249?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56249 is $156,300, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56249?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56249 is $800, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56249 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56249 cost about 2.16× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56249?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56249 is $585 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56249?
- ZIP Code 56249 averages 44.7°F year-round, summer highs near 80.8°F, winter lows around 6.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56249 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56249's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.4 (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 →