The basics
Total Population
692
Median Age
40.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$172,500
Lower than 59%
Median Property Tax
$1,228
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.51
Lower than 62%
Median Rent
$738
Lower than 65%
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
75.9
Higher than 64%
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 56521: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56521?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56521 is $172,500, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56521?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56521 is $1,228, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56521 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56521 cost about 2.51× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56521?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56521 is $738 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56521?
- ZIP Code 56521 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 56521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.9 (higher than 64% 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 →