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U.S. ZIP Code · MN56535

Polk County · Grand Forks, ND-MN

Typical home value

$295,210[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+9.4%
5-year / yr
+8.1%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+3.9%
vs metro
+22.0%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 56535 location in MN
Location of ZIP 56535 in MN

Price history

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

The typical home in 56535 is worth $295,210 — 22.0% above the Grand Forks, ND-MN median. Over the past year, values have risen 9.4%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,349[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Polk 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
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
1,307[3]
Median household income
$65,536[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-167[5]
Moved in
664
Moved out
831

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • WIN-E-MAC ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · WIN-E-MAC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    230 students

  • WIN-E-MAC SECONDARY

    High · Grades 7–12 · WIN-E-MAC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    214 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$1,493
Loan principal$236,168
Down payment$59,042
Total interest paid$301,219

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$1,936
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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 56535?
The typical home in 56535 is worth $295,210, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 56535?
Home values in 56535 are up 9.4% over the past year, and up 8.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 56535?
The effective property tax rate in 56535 is 0.8% — roughly $2,349 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 56535?
ZIP code 56535 has a population of 1,307 and a median household income of $65,536.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Trail, MN

    Typical home
    $287,935
    Gross yield
  • East Grand Forks, MN

    Typical home
    $286,992
    Gross yield
  • Gully, MN

    Typical home
    $282,124
    Gross yield
  • Fisher, MN

    Typical home
    $271,999
    Gross yield
  • Grand Forks, ND

    Typical home
    $320,814
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Manvel, ND

    Typical home
    $265,935
    Gross yield

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