The basics
Total Population
1,956
Median Age
45
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$103,800
Median Property Tax
$1,064
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.94
Median Rent
$612
Home prices & appreciation
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Recession Drop %
-24%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
6.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
43.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
12.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
165.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
25.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
42.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
76.1
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 56296: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56296?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56296 is $103,800, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56296?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56296 is $1,064, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56296 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56296 cost about 1.94× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56296?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56296 is $612 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56296?
- ZIP Code 56296 averages 43.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56296 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56296's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.1 (higher than 65% 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 →