ZIP Code 56009

In ZIP code 56009, near Blue Earth, homes carry a median value of $203,700, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.11% translates to roughly $2,261 a year in taxes on a home at that price. With median household income at $80,804 and per-capita income at $38,674, that property tax bill equals about 2.8% of household earnings, a share many homeowners can absorb without straining. Sales taxes in the area total 7.38%, adding to everyday costs, yet the relationship between local wages and housing prices keeps ownership within reach for households earning around the median.