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Brownton, MN — ZIP 55312

Population: 1,428 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 55312 (Brownton, MN) is $299,701 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $433,598 after a median 104 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$299,701

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$299,701
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.4%
10-year appreciation
+129.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$299,701
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$433,598
Median list price
$192,926
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+60.6%
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
92.7%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+5.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$882/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$951/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,073/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,593/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.6 in
Annual snowfall
52.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,545
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,548

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Quast Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (57 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, BUFFALO HOSPITAL, CENTRACARE- RICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-46 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
68.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,638
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,967
Average weekly wage
$1,156
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
206

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 55312State medianUS median
Typical home value$299,701$298,060$285,053
Median sale price$433,598$303,661$319,906
Median days on market104 days35 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,638$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 55312?
$299,701.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 55312?
$433,598.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 55312?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 55312?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,073/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 55312?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is ZIP 55312 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 55312. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 55312?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 55312?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 55312?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 55312 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 55312?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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