The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56281 sells for about $190,300, or $131 per square foot.
Homes take about 80 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $983 a month.
ZIP 56281 — Prinsburg
The housing market in 56281 is stable with limited inventory and low turnover. Prices remain relatively affordable compared to national averages, driven by the rural nature of the local economy. Market activity is consistent with long-term trends for small-town Minnesota.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 80 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 0.0% · poverty 7.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 56281, Renville County MN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by local public school districts with standard regional performance metrics.
The local economy is primarily driven by regional agricultural and small-town commercial activity.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level; specific rates vary by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for regional travel, with average commute times under 20 minutes.
The area features local parks and access to outdoor recreation typical of rural central Minnesota.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory, with 2-bedroom units being the most common housing type.
The economy is anchored by agriculture and local service-sector businesses.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, serving as a rural hub in central Minnesota.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
The Renville County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard county, municipal, and school district tax levies.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes 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.
Provides various outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the county.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.