The basics
Total Population
2,446
Median Age
51.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$124,200
Median Property Tax
$1,234
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.9
Median Rent
$839
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Pandemic Gain %
23%
Recession Drop %
-25%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
6.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
43.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
16.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
167.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
25.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
46.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
73
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 56256: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56256?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56256 is $124,200, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56256?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56256 is $1,234, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56256 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56256 cost about 1.9× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56256?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56256 is $839 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56256?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 56256 have moved 50% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56256?
- ZIP Code 56256 averages 43.8°F year-round, summer highs near 80.3°F, winter lows around 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73 (higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →