The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55946 sells for about $315,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $881 a month.
ZIP 55946 — Kenyon
The housing market in 55946 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand, driven by buyers seeking small-town affordability. While sales volume is modest, the market is characterized by consistent price appreciation and a healthy sale-to-list ratio. Current conditions reflect a balanced environment for local residents and commuters.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options, while remaining within a reasonable commuting distance to larger regional job markets.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 10.9% — 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 7.4%/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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 55946, Goodhue 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 Minnesota community remain low, consistent with regional trends for Goodhue County and significantly below national averages.
The area is served by the Kenyon-Wanamingo School District, which maintains a stable reputation for small-town educational outcomes and community-focused programming.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily localized to low-lying areas near the Zumbro River.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural support services and small-scale manufacturing, with proximity to the Rochester employment hub providing additional stability.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Goodhue County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal mill rates; no special MUD/PID districts are prevalent.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle, with a drive of approximately 30-40 minutes to reach major employment centers in Rochester or Northfield.
The area features access to local parks, the Goodhue Pioneer State Trail for hiking and biking, and proximity to regional lakes for seasonal fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from local workers, with limited turnover and stable, moderate rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-business services, with many residents commuting to the Rochester medical and tech corridor.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on personal vehicles, with Highway 56 serving as the primary arterial route for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure rather than large-scale commercial expansion.
Goodhue County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system based on market sales data and property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to standard county, city, and school district levies; no specialized utility or hospital districts are noted.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters, though winter-related claims remain a factor.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- River Springs Water Park4.414.9 mi
- Red Barn Farm4.713.8 mi
- Steele County Four Seasons Centre4.617.4 mi
- Torey's Restaurant & Bar4.516.6 mi
- Steele County Free Fair4.717.4 mi
- Flaherty's Northfield Lanes4.416.8 mi
- Hidden Falls4.79.3 mi
- Northfield Historical Society4.617 mi
- Paradise Center for the Arts4.814.7 mi
- Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum4.616.9 mi
- Historic Zumbrota Covered Bridge4.815.6 mi
- Steele County Historical Society4.717.2 mi
- Nerstrand Big Woods State Park4.79.1 mi
- Rice Lake State Park4.311.5 mi
- Caron Park4.611.5 mi
- Straight River Golf Course4.312.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A multi-use trail offering scenic hiking and biking opportunities through the region.
A central community space featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.