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ZIP Code 56361

Otter Tail, Minnesota

FIPS 56361

Juniper

ZIP Code 56361 is in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$247,700

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,592

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$247,700

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,099

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.51

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$807

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.1%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

2.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

183.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

30.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

50.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.9

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 56361: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56361?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56361 is $247,700, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56361?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56361 is $2,099, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56361 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56361 cost about 3.51× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56361?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56361 is $807 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56361?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56361 have moved 55% over the past five years (-4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56361?
ZIP Code 56361 averages 40.2°F year-round, summer highs near 76.2°F, winter lows around 2.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 50.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56361 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56361's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.9 (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 →