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ZIP Code 56586

Otter Tail, Minnesota

FIPS 56586

Juniper

ZIP Code 56586 is in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$309,800

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,873

Median Age

52.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$309,800

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,978

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.89

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$925

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-5.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

3.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

173.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

54

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.3

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 56586: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56586?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56586 is $309,800, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56586?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56586 is $1,978, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56586 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56586 cost about 3.89× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56586?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56586 is $925 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56586?
ZIP Code 56586 averages 41.9°F year-round, summer highs near 78.8°F, winter lows around 3.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 54 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56586 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56586's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.3 (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 →