Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 56481

Wadena, Minnesota

FIPS 56481

Juniper

ZIP Code 56481 is in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$167,700

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,255

Median Age

34

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$167,700

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,703

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.29

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$675

Lower than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

29.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

50.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63%

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 56481: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56481?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56481 is $167,700, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56481?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56481 is $1,703, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56481 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56481 cost about 2.29× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56481?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56481 is $675 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56481?
ZIP Code 56481 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 56481 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56481's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75 (higher than 63% 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 →