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U.S. ZIP Code · MN56540

Polk County · Grand Forks, ND-MN

Typical home value

$232,859[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.2%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-18.0%
vs metro
-3.7%
vs state
-21.8%
ZIP 56540 location in MN
Location of ZIP 56540 in MN

Price history

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

The typical home in 56540 is worth $232,859 — 3.7% below the Grand Forks, ND-MN median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#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
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,079[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
1,891[3]
Median household income
$83,646[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
  • FERTILE-BELTRAMI ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · FERTILE-BELTRAMI SCHOOL DISTRICT

    250 students

  • FERTILE-BELTRAMI SECONDARY

    High · Grades 7–12 · FERTILE-BELTRAMI SCHOOL DISTRICT

    242 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$1,177
Loan principal$186,287
Down payment$46,572
Total interest paid$237,599

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$1,544
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
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
52nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 56540?
The typical home in 56540 is worth $232,859, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 56540?
Home values in 56540 are up 6.2% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 56540?
The effective property tax rate in 56540 is 0.9% — roughly $2,079 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 56540?
ZIP code 56540 has a population of 1,891 and a median household income of $83,646.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Northwood, ND

    Typical home
    $234,903
    Gross yield
  • Grand Forks, ND

    Typical home
    $239,199
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Emerado, ND

    Typical home
    $223,790
    Gross yield
  • Reynolds, ND

    Typical home
    $244,632
    Gross yield
  • Fosston, MN

    Typical home
    $219,926
    Gross yield
  • MN

    Typical home
    $252,286
    Gross yield

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