The basics
Total Population
694
Median Age
56.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$346,500
Median Property Tax
$1,977
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.61
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
23%
Recession Drop %
-22%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
76.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
2.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
40.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
171.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
27.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
45.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
63.3
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 56524: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56524?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56524 is $346,500, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56524?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56524 is $1,977, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56524 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56524 cost about 3.61× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56524?
- ZIP Code 56524 averages 40.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.8°F, winter lows around 2.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56524 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56524's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.3 (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 →