The basics
Total Population
949
Median Age
42.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$218,400
Median Property Tax
$2,183
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.84
Median Rent
$787
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
41%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.4%
Pandemic Gain %
45%
Recession Drop %
-8.3%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
6.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
43.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
8.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
165.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
28.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
46.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
47.8
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 56251: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56251?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56251 is $218,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56251?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56251 is $2,183, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56251 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56251 cost about 2.84× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56251?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56251 is $787 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56251?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 56251 have moved 41% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56251?
- ZIP Code 56251 averages 43.7°F year-round, summer highs near 79.6°F, winter lows around 6.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.8 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →