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ZIP Code 56542

Polk, Minnesota

FIPS 56542

Juniper

ZIP Code 56542 is in the top 37% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$186,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.9

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,486

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$186,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,893

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.12

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$788

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.7%

Higher than 60%

Recession Drop %

-3.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

-0.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

38.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

195.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

26.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.9

Higher than 85%

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 56542: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56542?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56542 is $186,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56542?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56542 is $1,893, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56542 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56542 cost about 3.12× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56542?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56542 is $788 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56542?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56542 have moved 42% over the past five years (-3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56542?
ZIP Code 56542 averages 38.8°F year-round, summer highs near 76.6°F, winter lows around -0.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.9 (higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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