The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56225 sells for about $226,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $635 a month.
ZIP 56225 — Clinton
The housing market in 56225 is characterized by low transaction volume and slow price appreciation, reflecting its rural economic base. Limited inventory and a lack of new development keep the market stable but stagnant, with demand primarily driven by local residents rather than external investment.
This ZIP is best suited for local families, agricultural workers, and those seeking a quiet, low-cost rural lifestyle, rather than investors or commuters requiring proximity to major urban centers.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 19.0% — 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 7.8%/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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 56225, Minnesota
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 this rural area are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents being rare.
Schools serving the area are part of small rural districts that generally maintain stable student-to-teacher ratios but offer limited extracurricular variety compared to larger suburban districts.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risk primarily concentrated near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by regional agriculture and small-scale local services, with limited new commercial infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with agricultural land often qualifying for specific green-acre or agricultural-use exemptions.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment; public transit options are not available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including local parks, nearby lakes for fishing, and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven by local workforce needs rather than investor-led short-term rental activity.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock, supported by small-town retail and service businesses.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with regional connectivity provided by state highways.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market sales data and agricultural land productivity values.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies, with no significant MUD or PID special assessments reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk of severe weather events common to the Upper Midwest.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Local community park providing green space and playground facilities.
Regional destination for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.