ZIP Code 56014

In ZIP code 56014, which takes in Blue Earth, households bring in a median of $62,917 a year, while income per person averages $40,713. A median home there is valued at $104,000, and the county's 0.99% property tax rate works out to roughly $1,030 annually on a house at that price. Add a combined sales tax of 7.38% on purchases, and the overall cost of living stays tied closely to what people earn. That balance leaves many households room to cover daily expenses, save, or handle the occasional larger bill without straining.