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ZIP Code 56573

Otter Tail, Minnesota

FIPS 56573

Juniper

ZIP Code 56573 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$286,500

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,221

Median Age

36.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$286,500

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,528

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.17

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$862

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.3%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-6.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

1.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

183.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

26.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

Higher than 82%

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 56573: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56573?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56573 is $286,500, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56573?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56573 is $2,528, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56573 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56573 cost about 4.17× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56573?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56573 is $862 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56573?
Home prices in ZIP Code 56573 have moved 52% over the past five years (5.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56573?
ZIP Code 56573 averages 39.8°F year-round, summer highs near 76.5°F, winter lows around 1.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56573 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56573's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.3 (higher than 82% 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 →