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ZIP Code 56303

Stearns, Minnesota

FIPS 56303

Juniper

ZIP Code 56303 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$205,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

25,827

Median Age

36.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$205,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,091

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.15

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$927

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

172.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

30.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

47.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.8

Near median

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 56303: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56303?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56303 is $205,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56303?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56303 is $2,091, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56303 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56303 cost about 3.15× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56303?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56303 is $927 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56303?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56303 have moved 45% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56303?
ZIP Code 56303 averages 42.9°F year-round, summer highs near 79.3°F, winter lows around 6.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56303 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56303's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →