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ZIP Code 56556

Polk, Minnesota

FIPS 56556

Juniper

ZIP Code 56556 is in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$150,600

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.8

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,312

Median Age

32

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,600

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,625

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.44

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$593

Lower than 74%

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

85.8

Higher than 79%

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 56556: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56556?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56556 is $150,600, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56556?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56556 is $1,625, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56556 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56556 cost about 2.44× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56556?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56556 is $593 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56556?
ZIP Code 56556 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 56556 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56556's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.8 (higher than 79% 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 →