The basics
Total Population
389
Median Age
36.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$170,800
Lower than 60%
Median Property Tax
$1,688
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.56
Lower than 61%
Median Rent
$683
Lower than 69%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
8.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
168.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
43.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
74.9
Higher than 63%
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 56255: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56255?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56255 is $170,800, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56255?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56255 is $1,688, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56255 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56255 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56255?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56255 is $683 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56255?
- ZIP Code 56255 averages 44.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 8.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56255 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56255's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.9 (higher than 63% 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 →