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ZIP Code 56357

Benton, Minnesota

FIPS 56357

Juniper

ZIP Code 56357 is in the top 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$294,300

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,230

Median Age

36.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$294,300

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,500

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.57

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-31%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

178.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

30.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.4

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 56357: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56357?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56357 is $294,300, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56357?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56357 is $2,500, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56357 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56357 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56357?
ZIP Code 56357 averages 41.8°F year-round, summer highs near 77.9°F, winter lows around 4.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56357 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56357's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.4 (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 →