The basics
Total Population
18,004
Median Age
44.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$314,700
Median Property Tax
$2,317
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.49
Median Rent
$963
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
6%
Pandemic Gain %
28%
Recession Drop %
-4.2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
0.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
40.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
7.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
176.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
47.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
39.9
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 56501: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56501?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56501 is $314,700, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56501?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56501 is $2,317, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56501 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56501 cost about 4.49× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56501?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56501 is $963 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56501?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 56501 have moved 48% over the past five years (6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56501?
- ZIP Code 56501 averages 40.1°F year-round, summer highs near 77.5°F, winter lows around 0.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.9 (lower than 77% 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 →