The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55965 sells for about $262,750, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are up +17% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $756 a month.
ZIP 55965 — Preston
The housing market in 55965 shows steady growth with a significant year-over-year price increase of 17%. Low inventory levels and a moderate pace of sales suggest a stable environment for local homeowners and buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan centers.
Median prices moved up 17.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 12.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 55965, Wabasha 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 the Plainview-Elgin-Millville school district, which maintains a mix of public school ratings ranging from B- to A-.
The local economy is supported by a small community lifestyle with proximity to regional outdoor recreation and agricultural-based industry.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional highway corridors connecting to larger employment hubs in the Rochester area.
The area features several local parks including Six Oaks Park, Wedgewood Park, and the Great River Ridge State Trail, providing access to outdoor recreation.
The local economy is primarily driven by small-town commerce and regional agricultural services.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with regional road networks serving as the main infrastructure.
The area is served by the Plainview-Elgin-Millville school district.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 55965.
- Niagara Cave4.89.2 mi
- Mystery Cave State Park4.79.6 mi
- Amish Tours of Harmony4.68 mi
- B&B Olympic Bowl4.53.4 mi
- Jem Movie Theater4.98.1 mi
- Mystery Cave State Park4.79.6 mi
- Sylvan Park Campgrounds4.69.4 mi
- Old Barn Resort4.56.9 mi
- Rochester International Airport4.226.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A regional trail system providing outdoor recreation opportunities.
Local community park facility.
Local athletic facility serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.