The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56052 sells for about $342,600, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,050 a month.
ZIP 56052 — Kilkenny
The housing market in ZIP 56052 is characterized by low inventory and stable, moderate price growth. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural living, though the limited number of sales reflects a quiet, low-turnover environment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with longer commutes to larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 8.7% — 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 7.1%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 56052, Le Sueur 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 Kilkenny area are generally low, consistent with the rural character of Le Sueur County and significantly below regional urban averages.
Public education is primarily served by the Tri-City United School District, which provides standard rural K-12 programming for the area.
The area faces typical Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks near the Minnesota River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural production and proximity to regional employment hubs in Mankato and the Twin Cities southern suburbs.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Le Sueur County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal assessments.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to major employment centers like Mankato or the Twin Cities typically exceeding 40 minutes.
The area offers access to rural outdoor amenities, including nearby lakes for fishing and boating, and small-town community parks.
The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and stable demand from local workers.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, manufacturing, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to larger regional centers.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with access to state highways connecting to regional hubs.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and agricultural land preservation.
Parcels are subject to Tri-City United School District levies and Le Sueur County administrative districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common in southern Minnesota.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 56052 profiles.
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.
Local community green space for recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.