The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55952 sells for about $229,100, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $918 a month.
ZIP 55952 — Lewiston
The housing market in 55952 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local families and commuters seeking affordability relative to larger regional hubs like Rochester. Market activity is consistent with seasonal norms for rural southeastern Minnesota.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options and a strong sense of community, while remaining within commuting distance of larger regional employers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 7.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 55952, Winona 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.
Crime rates in the Lewiston area remain low, consistent with rural southeastern Minnesota trends and significantly below state and national averages.
The area is served by Lewiston-Altura Public Schools, which maintains a stable reputation for providing quality education in a small-town, community-focused environment.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with standard flood-plain management in place for low-lying areas near local waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural production, manufacturing, and proximity to the regional employment hubs of Winona and Rochester.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Winona County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal requirements; agricultural exemptions apply to qualifying rural parcels.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with Highway 14 serving as the primary corridor for travel toward Winona or Rochester employment centers.
The area offers access to local parks, community sports facilities, and proximity to the scenic Whitewater State Park for hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers and families, with limited turnover in the single-family rental segment.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural operations, light manufacturing, and small-business services, with many residents commuting to larger regional centers.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing municipal infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Winona County property tax levies and the Lewiston-Altura Independent School District tax base.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters compared to coastal or high-wildfire regions.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 55952 profile.
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.
Central community space for local events and recreation.
Regional destination for hiking, camping, and trout fishing located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.