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ZIP Code 56340

Stearns, Minnesota

FIPS 56340

Juniper

ZIP Code 56340 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$294,900

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.2

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,309

Median Age

36.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$294,900

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,561

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.06

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.8%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

3.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

179.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

28.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

50.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.2

Higher than 66%

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 56340: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56340?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56340 is $294,900, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56340?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56340 is $2,561, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56340 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56340 cost about 3.06× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56340?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56340 have moved 49% over the past five years (5.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56340?
ZIP Code 56340 averages 41.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 3.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 50.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56340 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56340's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.2 (higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →