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ZIP Code 56551

Otter Tail, Minnesota

FIPS 56551

Juniper

ZIP Code 56551 is in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$238,200

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.9

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,387

Median Age

49.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$238,200

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,518

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.74

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$812

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-10%

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)

28.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.9

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 56551: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56551?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56551 is $238,200, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56551?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56551 is $1,518, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56551 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56551 cost about 3.74× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56551?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56551 is $812 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56551?
ZIP Code 56551 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 56551 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56551's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.9 (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 →