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Porter 56280

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Minnesota
$450K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$168K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.306
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$168K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,020 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1920
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.46%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.77%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.7.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.91%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.375
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

How Porter 56280 compares

By median home value, Porter 56280 is the 3rd most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County, and its typical home is worth more than 54% of all homes in Yellow Medicine County.

Home values in Porter 56280

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$50K$399K
ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County ranked by median home value
#Yellow Medicine CountyMedian valueHomes
1Granite Falls 56241$170K1,528
2Canby 56220$169K1,420
3Porter 56280$168K306
4Echo 56237$160K256
5Wood Lake 56297$160K350
6Clarkfield 56223$121K598
7Hanley Falls 56245$118K203

About the Porter 56280 market

What is the median home price in Porter 56280, MN?

The median sale price in Porter 56280, MN is $450,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Porter 56280, MN each year?

1 homes sold in Porter 56280, MN over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Porter 56280, MN?

Porter 56280, MN contains 306 residential properties, with a median of 1,020 square feet, built around 1920. The median TopHap Estimate is $168K.

How does Porter 56280, MN compare to the rest of Yellow Medicine County?

By median home value, Porter 56280, MN is the 3rd most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County. Its typical home is worth more than 54% of all homes in Yellow Medicine County. Canby 56220 ranks just above it and Echo 56237 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Porter 56280, MN?

91% of homes in Porter 56280, MN are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Porter 56280, MN hold?

77% of mortgaged homes in Porter 56280, MN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 7.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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