The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56025 sells for about $133,000, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,000 a month.
ZIP 56025 — Easton
The housing market in ZIP 56025 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth consistent with rural Minnesota trends. Market activity is driven by local agricultural demand and limited turnover, resulting in a slow-paced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural agricultural lifestyle, including families and individuals who prioritize affordability and space over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 1.4% · poverty 7.7% — 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 3.8%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 56025, 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.
Crime rates in the Easton area are generally low and consistent with rural Faribault County, which reports significantly lower violent crime rates than the Minnesota state average.
Public education is primarily served by the United South Central School District, which maintains a rural focus and generally meets state accountability standards.
The area is primarily agricultural with low wildfire risk, though localized flooding can occur near drainage ditches and low-lying fields during heavy spring rains.
Economic momentum is driven by the agricultural sector and regional agribusiness, with limited new commercial development occurring within the immediate ZIP code boundaries.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Faribault County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal requirements; agricultural land may qualify for Green Acres tax deferral programs.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents typically driving to nearby regional hubs like Blue Earth or Mankato for employment and services.
Recreational opportunities are centered on rural outdoor activities, including local parks and proximity to regional lakes and hunting grounds in Faribault County.
The rental market is very limited with low turnover and minimal multi-family inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes or small duplexes.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and agribusiness, with major employers located in the surrounding county seats like Blue Earth.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the rural Easton area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Faribault County Assessor's office manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to United South Central School District taxes and Faribault County drainage district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for agricultural structures may vary based on specific risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 56025 profile.
- Green Giant Statue Park4.610.6 mi
- Daly Park & Campground4.59.8 mi
- Flame Theatre4.610 mi
- Walnut Lake Wildlife Management Area4.49.5 mi
- Jolly Green Giant4.710.5 mi
- Green Giant Statue Park4.610.6 mi
- Daly Park & Campground4.59.8 mi
- Faribault County Fairgrounds4.410.7 mi
- Walnut Lake Wildlife Management Area4.49.5 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 park providing green space and playground facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.