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ZIP Code 56576

Otter Tail, Minnesota

FIPS 56576

Juniper

ZIP Code 56576 is in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$386,000

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.4

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

820

Median Age

64.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$386,000

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$2,544

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.05

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$840

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-6.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

2.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

171.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

28.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.4

Higher than 70%

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 56576: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56576?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56576 is $386,000, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56576?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56576 is $2,544, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56576 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56576 cost about 6.05× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56576?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56576 is $840 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56576?
ZIP Code 56576 averages 40.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.8°F, winter lows around 2.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56576 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56576's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.4 (higher than 70% 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 →