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ZIP Code 56534

Otter Tail, Minnesota

FIPS 56534

Juniper

ZIP Code 56534 is in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$238,300

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,201

Median Age

52.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$238,300

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,579

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.37

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$856

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-6.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

3.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

173.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

54

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.4

Near median

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 56534: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56534?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56534 is $238,300, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56534?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56534 is $1,579, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56534 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56534 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56534?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56534 is $856 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56534?
ZIP Code 56534 averages 41.9°F year-round, summer highs near 78.8°F, winter lows around 3.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 54 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56534 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56534's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.4 (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 →