The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56201 sells for about $247,000, or $147 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $910 a month.
ZIP 56201 — Willmar
The Willmar housing market shows steady appreciation with a 6.2% year-over-year increase in median home values. Demand remains consistent, supported by a stable local economy and regional employment anchors, though inventory levels remain tight.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking an affordable, mid-sized regional hub with access to essential services and outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 6.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 11.9% — 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 6.9%/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 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 56201, Kandiyohi 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 Willmar Public Schools, which provides a range of educational services including early learning and K-12 instruction.
Willmar serves as a regional hub for Kandiyohi County with a diverse economy anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural processing.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Kandiyohi County; rates are determined by local levies and state-mandated school district requirements.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with major regional access provided by U.S. Highway 12 and Highway 71 connecting to the broader Minnesota transit network.
The area features numerous local parks, access to nearby lakes for water recreation, and local golf facilities, with shopping concentrated along the main commercial corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with a mix of multi-family and single-family rental options available.
The economy is driven by agricultural processing, manufacturing, and healthcare services, with major employers including Jennie-O Turkey Store and Rice Memorial Hospital.
The city is a regional transportation node served by BNSF Railway and major state highways, facilitating regional logistics and commuting.
Ongoing infrastructure improvements, including the Willmar Wye, are the primary focus of current development planning.
Kandiyohi County Assessor manages property valuations based on market sales and state guidelines.
Parcels are subject to Willmar Public School District levies and county-wide special service districts.
Standard property insurance coverage is available, with premiums influenced by regional weather patterns and local hazard assessments.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 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.
Major regional medical center serving the community.
Hosts local sports and community events.
Popular destination for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.