The basics
Total Population
34,784
Median Age
35.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$260,900
Median Property Tax
$2,469
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.61
Median Rent
$1,088
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
44%
Appreciation 1yr %
5%
Pandemic Gain %
37%
Recession Drop %
-3.6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77
Winter Avg Low (°F)
0.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
40
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
187.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
27.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
48.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
62.9
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 56601: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56601?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56601 is $260,900, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56601?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56601 is $2,469, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56601 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56601 cost about 3.61× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56601?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56601 is $1,088 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56601?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 56601 have moved 44% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56601?
- ZIP Code 56601 averages 40°F year-round, summer highs near 77°F, winter lows around 0.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.9 (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 →