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ZIP Code 56257

Lac qui Parle, Minnesota

FIPS 56257

Juniper

ZIP Code 56257 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$73,800

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.5

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

377

Median Age

54.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$73,800

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$867

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.98

Lower than 88%

Median Rent

$938

Near median

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

71.5

Higher than 58%

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 56257: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56257?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56257 is $73,800, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56257?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56257 is $867, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56257 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56257 cost about 0.98× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56257?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56257 is $938 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56257?
ZIP Code 56257 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 56257 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56257's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.5 (higher than 58% 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 →