U.S. ZIP Code · MN56542
Polk County · Grand Forks, ND-MN
Appreciation
- 1-year
- +8.6%
- 5-year / yr
- +5.9%
- 10-year / yr
- +5.2%
Relative price
- vs U.S.
- -22.6%
- vs metro
- -9.1%
- vs state
- -26.1%
Price history
Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
The typical home in 56542 is worth $219,926 — 9.1% below the Grand Forks, ND-MN median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.6%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.
#Rent & investment
Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.
#Property tax
Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.
#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
#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
MAGELSSEN ELEMENTARY
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
344 students
FOSSTON SECONDARY
High · Grades 7–12 · FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
274 students
Run the numbers
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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.
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#Metro ranking
Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.
Frequently asked
- How much is a home worth in ZIP code 56542?
- The typical home in 56542 is worth $219,926, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Are home values rising in 56542?
- Home values in 56542 are up 8.6% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
- What is the property tax rate in 56542?
- The effective property tax rate in 56542 is 1.0% — roughly $2,141 a year on a typical home.
- Who lives in 56542?
- ZIP code 56542 has a population of 2,486 and a median household income of $59,706.
#Comparable ZIPs
Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.
Emerado, ND
- Typical home
- $223,790
- Gross yield
- —
Larimore, ND
- Typical home
- $212,738
- Gross yield
- —
McIntosh, MN
- Typical home
- $208,808
- Gross yield
- —
Fertile, MN
- Typical home
- $232,859
- Gross yield
- —
Northwood, ND
- Typical home
- $234,903
- Gross yield
- —
Grand Forks, ND
- Typical home
- $239,199
- Gross yield
- 5.5%
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