The basics
Total Population
2,758
Median Age
36.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$143,800
Median Property Tax
$1,319
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.49
Median Rent
$752
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
31%
Recession Drop %
-16%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77
Winter Avg Low (°F)
1.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
39.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
185.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
26.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
51.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
69
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 56557: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56557?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56557 is $143,800, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56557?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56557 is $1,319, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56557 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56557 cost about 2.49× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56557?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56557 is $752 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56557?
- ZIP Code 56557 averages 39.9°F year-round, summer highs near 77°F, winter lows around 1.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 51.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56557 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56557's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69 (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 →