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ZIP Code 56379

Benton, Minnesota

FIPS 56379

Juniper

ZIP Code 56379 is in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$272,400

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.8

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,607

Median Age

36.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$272,400

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,814

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.58

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$993

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.5%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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

47.8

Lower than 70%

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 56379: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56379?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56379 is $272,400, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56379?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56379 is $2,814, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56379 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56379 cost about 3.58× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56379?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56379 is $993 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56379?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56379 have moved 41% over the past five years (2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56379?
ZIP Code 56379 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 56379 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56379's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.8 (lower than 70% 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 →