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ZIP Code 56482

Wadena, Minnesota

FIPS 56482

Juniper

ZIP Code 56482 is in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$169,800

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

7,619

Median Age

39.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,800

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,683

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.64

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$731

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.76%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

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

68.2

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 56482: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56482?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56482 is $169,800, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56482?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56482 is $1,683, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56482 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56482 cost about 2.64× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56482?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56482 is $731 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56482?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56482 have moved 48% over the past five years (-0.76% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56482?
ZIP Code 56482 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 56482 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56482's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.2 (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 →