The basics
Total Population
1,126
Median Age
36.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$231,700
Median Property Tax
$2,234
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.76
Median Rent
$1,050
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
51%
Pandemic Gain %
31%
Recession Drop %
-13%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79
Winter Avg Low (°F)
5
Avg Temperature (°F)
42.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
6.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
172.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
46.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
62.9
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 56279: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56279?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56279 is $231,700, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56279?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56279 is $2,234, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56279 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56279 cost about 2.76× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56279?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56279 is $1,050 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56279?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 56279 have moved 51% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56279?
- ZIP Code 56279 averages 42.9°F year-round, summer highs near 79°F, winter lows around 5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56279 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56279's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.9 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →