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ZIP Code 56572

Otter Tail, Minnesota

FIPS 56572

Juniper

ZIP Code 56572 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$298,800

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

5,827

Median Age

51.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$298,800

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,490

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$617

Lower than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-7.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

2.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

170.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

54

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.4

Near median

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 56572: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56572?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56572 is $298,800, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56572?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56572 is $2,490, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56572 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56572 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56572?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56572 is $617 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56572?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56572 have moved 49% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56572?
ZIP Code 56572 averages 41.7°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 2.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 54 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56572 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56572's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.4 (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 →