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ZIP Code 56523

Polk, Minnesota

FIPS 56523

Juniper

ZIP Code 56523 is in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$147,000

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

382

Median Age

39

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$147,000

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,556

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.59

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$950

Higher than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

0.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

185.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

22.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93

Higher than 90%

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 56523: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56523?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56523 is $147,000, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56523?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56523 is $1,556, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56523 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56523 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56523?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56523 is $950 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56523?
ZIP Code 56523 averages 40.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.6°F, winter lows around 0.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56523 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56523's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93 (higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →