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U.S. ZIP Code · MN56549

Clay County · Fargo, ND-MN

Typical home value

$396,166[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.6%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+39.5%
vs metro
+23.7%
vs state
+33.1%
ZIP 56549 location in MN
Location of ZIP 56549 in MN

Price history

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

The typical home in 56549 is worth $396,166 — 23.7% above the Fargo, ND-MN median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.6%. 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
$3,604[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
5,028[3]
Median household income
$105,968[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+78[5]
Moved in
2,100
Moved out
2,022

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
3
  • HAWLEY ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    592 students

  • HAWLEY SECONDARY

    High · Grades 7–12 · HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    452 students

  • Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative

    66 students

  • INTENSIVE INTERAGENCY PROGRAM

    High · Grades 7–12 · Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative

    19 students

  • SPRING PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    18 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$2,003
Loan principal$316,933
Down payment$79,233
Total interest paid$404,231

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$2,634
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
38th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 56549?
The typical home in 56549 is worth $396,166, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 56549?
Home values in 56549 are up 5.6% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 56549?
The effective property tax rate in 56549 is 0.9% — roughly $3,604 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 56549?
ZIP code 56549 has a population of 5,028 and a median household income of $105,968.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Fargo, ND

    Typical home
    $401,923
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Kindred, ND

    Typical home
    $407,964
    Gross yield
  • Harwood, ND

    Typical home
    $382,967
    Gross yield
  • Horace, ND

    Typical home
    $419,865
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Glyndon, MN

    Typical home
    $359,095
    Gross yield
  • West Fargo, ND

    Typical home
    $357,142
    Gross yield
    5.0%

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