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ZIP Code 56568

Polk, Minnesota

FIPS 56568

Juniper

ZIP Code 56568 is in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$94,000

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.2

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

140

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$94,000

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$1,147

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.35

Lower than 67%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

174.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

23.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.2

Higher than 88%

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 56568: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56568?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56568 is $94,000, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56568?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56568 is $1,147, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56568 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56568 cost about 2.35× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56568?
ZIP Code 56568 averages 42.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 4.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56568 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56568's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.2 (higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

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