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ZIP Code 56431

Aitkin, Minnesota

FIPS 56431

Juniper

ZIP Code 56431 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$295,400

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.3

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,312

Median Age

56.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$295,400

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,542

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.36

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$829

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.2%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

187.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.3

Higher than 67%

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 56431: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56431?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56431 is $295,400, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56431?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56431 is $1,542, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56431 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56431 cost about 4.36× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56431?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56431 is $829 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56431?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56431 have moved 57% over the past five years (1.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56431?
ZIP Code 56431 averages 40.6°F year-round, summer highs near 76.9°F, winter lows around 4.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56431 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56431's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.3 (higher than 67% 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 →