The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56760 sells for about $196,900, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 56760 — Viking
The housing market in ZIP 56760 is characterized by low inventory and very limited sales activity, typical of a rural, stable population base. Prices have remained flat over the last year, reflecting a lack of speculative pressure and a reliance on local demand. The market is currently balanced for long-term residents rather than investors.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees or remote workers who prioritize affordability and space over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 7.5 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 2.1% · poverty 8.9% — 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 4.3%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 56760, Marshall 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 this rural Marshall County area are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents being rare.
The area is served by rural independent school districts that maintain small class sizes and are generally rated as stable, though options are limited by the low population density.
The region faces moderate risks from severe winter weather and occasional spring flooding associated with the Red River Valley basin; standard property insurance is generally available.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by agriculture and regional manufacturing hubs in nearby cities, with limited new residential development activity.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Marshall County based on market value; the area lacks significant special district overlays like MUDs common in urban centers.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment centers in Thief River Falls or Roseau via state highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and access to nearby state forests and wildlife management areas.
The rental market is very thin with low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and regional manufacturing, with most employment opportunities located in neighboring towns.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via local county roads and state highways.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
Marshall County Assessor manages property valuations, typically conducting periodic reviews to ensure assessments align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies; there are no active MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration for homeowners in this region.
Minnesota is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to initiate the process, which generally provides a longer timeline for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 56760 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.
Large protected area nearby offering bird watching and hiking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.