The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56023 sells for about $205,804, or $178 per square foot.
Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $986 a month.
ZIP 56023 — Delavan
The housing market in 56023 is characterized by extremely low inventory and limited transaction volume, typical of a small rural agricultural community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but the market remains stable with little speculative activity or new development pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for agricultural operators, rural lifestyle seekers, and those looking for low-density living, as it lacks the amenities and transit access required by urban commuters or investors seeking high-velocity rental returns.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 20.9% — 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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 56023, Faribault 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 subject to standard Midwestern climate risks including severe storms and wind; insurance availability remains stable but premiums are sensitive to regional hazard exposure.
The local economy is primarily driven by agricultural production and small-scale rural commerce with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Faribault County based on market value; specific mill rates vary by local school district and municipal jurisdiction.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, involving travel on rural county roads and state highways to reach regional employment hubs like Blue Earth or Mankato.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including access to local county parks and open space, with limited commercial shopping or dining within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is very thin with low inventory and limited turnover, primarily serving local agricultural workers and long-term residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and agribusiness support services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this rural ZIP.
Faribault County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide administrative taxes.
Property insurance is generally available, though rural locations may face higher premiums due to distance from emergency services and fire protection.
Minnesota is a judicial foreclosure state with specific statutory redemption periods for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known material defects.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles and local market reports.
- Green Giant Statue Park4.69.8 mi
- Daly Park & Campground4.56.6 mi
- Jolly Green Giant4.79.8 mi
- Green Giant Statue Park4.69.8 mi
- Daly Park & Campground4.56.6 mi
- Faribault County Fairgrounds4.49.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space serving the immediate Delavan area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.