The basics
Total Population
31,841
Median Age
40.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$261,600
Median Property Tax
$2,175
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.58
Median Rent
$883
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
52%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.1%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-21%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
2.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
41.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
185.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
30.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
48.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
61.4
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 56401: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56401?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56401 is $261,600, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56401?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56401 is $2,175, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56401 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56401 cost about 3.58× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56401?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56401 is $883 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56401?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 56401 have moved 52% over the past five years (5.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56401?
- ZIP Code 56401 averages 41.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 2.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.4 (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 →