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ZIP Code 56527

Otter Tail, Minnesota

FIPS 56527

Juniper

ZIP Code 56527 is in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$217,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

77

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

881

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$217,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,375

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.38

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$390

Lower than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

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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

77

Higher than 66%

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 56527: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56527?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56527 is $217,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56527?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56527 is $1,375, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56527 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56527 cost about 3.38× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56527?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56527 is $390 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56527?
ZIP Code 56527 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 56527 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56527's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77 (higher than 66% 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 →