The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56479 sells for about $336,200, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $839 a month.
ZIP 56479 — Staples
The housing market in 56479 is currently characterized by low inventory and moderate price growth, reflecting a stable rural market. Buyers are facing limited options, which keeps the sale-to-list ratio high, though the pace of sales remains measured.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger Minnesota metro areas.
Median prices moved up 6.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
5% 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 4.7% · poverty 13.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 56479, Staples 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.
Staples serves as a regional hub with local healthcare and agricultural support industries, though large-scale corporate development is limited.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Minnesota; Staples is primarily located in Todd County, which utilizes a market-value assessment system.
Staples is a rural community where most residents rely on personal vehicles for local travel; regional access is provided via U.S. Highway 10.
The area features access to local parks, nearby lakes for fishing and boating, and community-focused recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a median rent of approximately $1,025 per month.
The local economy is driven by healthcare, education, and agricultural services, with Staples serving as a central service point for the surrounding rural region.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with U.S. Highway 10 acting as the main corridor connecting the city to regional employment centers.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide property tax assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 56479 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.
General aviation facility serving the local area.
Local lake providing fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.