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U.S. ZIP Code · MN56085

Brown County

Typical home value

$257,357[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+12.6%
5-year / yr
+8.3%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.4%
vs metro
vs state
-13.6%
ZIP 56085 location in MN
Location of ZIP 56085 in MN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 56085 is worth $257,357. Over the past year, values have risen 12.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,024[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Brown County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
5,047[3]
Median household income
$73,000[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Brown County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-91[5]
Moved in
500
Moved out
591

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • SLEEPY EYE ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · SLEEPY EYE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    349 students

  • SLEEPY EYE SEC.

    High · Grades 7–12 · SLEEPY EYE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    247 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,301
Loan principal$205,885
Down payment$51,471
Total interest paid$262,595

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,685
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 56085?
The typical home in 56085 is worth $257,357, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 56085?
Home values in 56085 are up 12.6% over the past year, and up 8.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 56085?
The effective property tax rate in 56085 is 0.8% — roughly $2,024 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 56085?
ZIP code 56085 has a population of 5,047 and a median household income of $73,000.

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