55704 Property Tax Rate
Askov, Minnesota · Part of Pine County
Effective Tax Rate
0.97%
10.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,068
$172/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,068
Monthly
$172
Eff. Rate
0.97%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 55704 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$172/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.02 percentage points above the Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 0.96%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $168, about 8% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Pine County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 55704 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$168 tax MOE, 8% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County context only
Pine County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 55704
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $212,700, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.97%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Minnesota and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $172 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Pine County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 55704 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 55704
0.97%
Effective rate
Minnesota Avg
0.96%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Minnesota
Higher than 51% of ZIP codes in Minnesota(51th percentile, 849 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 55704
Property owners in ZIP code 55704 (Askov, Minnesota) pay a median of $2,068/year in property taxes on homes valued at $212,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.97%, which is near the Minnesota state average of 0.96%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 55704 is approximately $172, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pine County. This is $238 less than the Minnesota average of $2,306/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Minnesota, 55704 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 55726 (0.97%) and 55317 (0.97%).
In Askov, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $61,875, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 55704, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Pine County's tax assessor directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$168. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 55704 is part of Pine County, Minnesota. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 55704
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
55712
Bruno, MN
0.32 percentage points lower than ZIP 55704.
Rate
0.65%
Tax
$1,043
Quality
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55735
Finlayson, MN
0.23 percentage points lower than ZIP 55704.
Rate
0.74%
Tax
$1,734
Quality
82
55037
Hinckley, MN
0.16 percentage points lower than ZIP 55704.
Rate
0.81%
Tax
$1,670
Quality
82
55795
Willow River, MN
0.13 percentage points lower than ZIP 55704.
Rate
0.84%
Tax
$1,877
Quality
77
55756
Kerrick, MN
0.13 percentage points lower than ZIP 55704.
Rate
0.84%
Tax
$1,788
Quality
77
55783
Sturgeon Lake, MN
0.07 percentage points lower than ZIP 55704.
Rate
0.90%
Tax
$2,171
Quality
82
55063
Pine City, MN
0.02 percentage points lower than ZIP 55704.
Rate
0.95%
Tax
$2,271
Quality
82
55036
Henriette, MN
0.02 percentage points lower than ZIP 55704.
Rate
0.96%
Tax
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Quality
77
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.