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Pillager, MN — ZIP 56473

Population: 3,518 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 56473 (Pillager, MN) is $339,590 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,900 after a median 27 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$339,590

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$339,590
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.9%
10-year appreciation
+110.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$340,171
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$269,900
Median list price
$264,900
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
-10.3%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
PILLAGER AREA CHARTER SCHOOL, PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
PILLAGER AREA CHARTER SCHOOL, PILLAGER ELEMENTARY, Pillager Senior High School, Pillager Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Burlington Northern (Brainerd/Baxter Plant) (12.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
32
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
94
Highest AQI recorded (year)
145

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,862
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,775

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
East Gull Lake Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+257 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
16.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,828
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,888
Average weekly wage
$707
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
247

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

How it compares

ZIP 56473State medianUS median
Median home value$339,590$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$269,900$315,500$325,000
Median days on market27 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,828$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 median home value in ZIP 56473?
$339,590.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56473?
$269,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56473?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56473?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,176/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 56473?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 56473 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56473?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56473?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56473?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 56473?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 56473 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 56473?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56473?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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