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ZIP Code 56736

Polk, Minnesota

FIPS 56736

Juniper

ZIP Code 56736 is in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$417,100

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.6

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

687

Median Age

55

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$417,100

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$3,368

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.39

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$738

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

1

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

181.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

24.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.6

Higher than 75%

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 56736: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56736?
The median home value in ZIP Code 56736 is $417,100, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56736?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56736 is $3,368, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 56736 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 56736 cost about 4.39× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56736?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56736 is $738 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56736?
ZIP Code 56736 averages 39.8°F year-round, summer highs near 77.2°F, winter lows around 1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 56736 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 56736's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.6 (higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →