The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56336 sells for about $462,450, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $650 a month.
ZIP 56336 — Grey Eagle
The housing market in 56336 is currently balanced, characterized by low inventory and moderate price growth. Demand remains steady among local buyers, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is best suited for families and retirees seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to outdoor amenities, as well as commuters willing to trade drive time for affordability.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 6.2% — 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 12.0%/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 11.3%/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 56336, 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 the Grey Eagle area are generally low, consistent with rural Minnesota trends and significantly below national averages.
The area is served by the Upsala and Long Prairie-Grey Eagle school districts, which maintain small class sizes and community-focused educational environments.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risk primarily concentrated near local lakefronts.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and tourism related to the surrounding lake country, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Todd and Stearns, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal requirements; no state-level property tax exists.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach larger employment hubs like St. Cloud or Little Falls.
The area is a hub for outdoor recreation, featuring numerous lakes for fishing and boating, local parks, and proximity to regional snowmobile and hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural operations, small businesses, and service-sector jobs supporting the regional tourism industry.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with Highway 28 serving as the primary arterial route for the area.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing rural infrastructure.
The county appraisal districts in Todd and Stearns conduct annual assessments based on market value, with agricultural land often receiving preferential valuation.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service and library district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common to Central Minnesota.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 56336 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.
A major local attraction for fishing, boating, and seasonal recreation.
Provides community space, playground facilities, and local event hosting.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.