The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56209 sells for about $191,600, or $78 per square foot.
Homes take about 79 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 56209 — Atwater
The housing market in 56209 is characterized by low inventory and limited sales activity, reflecting a stable, rural residential environment. Most data points for specific sales volume and price appreciation are not published at the ZIP level, indicating a quiet market with minimal turnover. The area remains an affordable option for those working in the nearby Willmar employment corridor.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and families seeking affordable, small-town living with proximity to the regional hub of Willmar.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 79 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 56209, Kandiyohi County, MN
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Minnesota) — Condominium Unit Taxation: Each unit constitutes a separate parcel for tax purposes. If a declaration is recorded at least 30 days before a tax installment is due, the taxing authority must split the taxes among the units. State (Minnesota) — Minnesota General Property Tax Classification System: Property tax is calculated by applying a class rate to the parcel's estimated market value to determine tax capacity, then multiplying by the local tax rate. For residential homesteads (Class 1a), the rate is 1.00% for the first $500,000 of market value and 1.
Atwater serves as a small residential community with primary access to employment centers in Willmar via US Highway 12.
The area features local parks and proximity to the recreational lakes of Kandiyohi County, including nearby Eagle Lake.
The rental market is limited with low turnover and minimal investor activity.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale retail, with significant employment support from the nearby city of Willmar.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US Highway 12 serving as the main corridor connecting the area to regional employment centers.
Kandiyohi County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district and county-level property tax levies.
Minnesota is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Minnesota law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure of material facts regarding the property's condition.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides local fishing and recreational water access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.