The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54759 sells for about $305,000, or $239 per square foot.
Prices are up +135.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $910 a month.
ZIP 54759 — Pepin
The housing market in 54759 is characterized by low inventory and a small volume of sales, with a median home value significantly lower than the national average. Recent data shows a sharp year-over-year price increase, though this is likely skewed by the very low number of transactions. The area remains an affordable, rural market with a high owner-occupancy rate and an older demographic.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, remote workers, or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle near the Mississippi River, as it offers a lower cost of living than major metros but limited local employment density.
Median prices moved up 135.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 16.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 11.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 54759, Pepin County WI
The area is served by the Pepin Area School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The area faces typical Midwestern climate risks, including severe storms and hail events, with 20 recorded hail events within 10 miles between 2016 and 2026.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and retail trade, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Pepin County; specific exemptions and district levies are determined by the county assessor.
The area is rural, with residents typically relying on personal vehicles for transit; major employment hubs like Rochester, MN, are approximately 34 miles away.
The village offers access to the Mississippi River/Lake Pepin for water recreation, local village parks, and proximity to scenic bluffs and trails.
The rental market is limited, with a mix of long-term housing and seasonal/short-term rental activity, particularly for cabins and tourism-related stays.
The economy is driven by small-scale business establishments, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, with a significant portion of the workforce engaged in local services.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with State Highway 35 serving as a key corridor for regional access.
There are no major large-scale commercial or infrastructure developments currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Pepin County manages property assessments, focusing on market-value appraisals for residential and agricultural parcels.
Parcels are subject to Pepin Area School District levies and county-level special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional storm and hail risk, which is a noted factor in the Upper Midwest.
Data retrieved from ZipCodeDex and US5 census aggregations.
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.
A major recreational lake on the Mississippi River offering boating and fishing.
Central community park located within walking distance of the village center.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.