The basics
Total Population
1,228
Median Age
43.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$187,200
Near median
Median Property Tax
$1,268
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.63
Lower than 59%
Median Rent
$683
Lower than 69%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
1.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
39.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
182.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
24.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
43.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
69.2
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 56738: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56738?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56738 is $187,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56738?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56738 is $1,268, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56738 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56738 cost about 2.63× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56738?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56738 is $683 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56738?
- ZIP Code 56738 averages 39.9°F year-round, summer highs near 78.3°F, winter lows around 1.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56738 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56738's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →