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Madison, Minnesota · ZIP 56256

Madison — ZIP 56256

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Madison (56256) scores 73/100 — Good for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $173K.

73OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency46%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby3

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index73/100
Typical home value$173K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Dawson, MinnesotaDawsonZIP 56232
73= even vs here
Appleton, MinnesotaAppletonZIP 56208
68▼5 vs here
Canby, MinnesotaCanbyZIP 56220
83▲10 vs here
Odessa, MinnesotaOdessaZIP 56276
75▲2 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$173K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
MADISON-MARIETTA-NASSAU ELEMENTARYPK–04151
65%
45%
LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY SECONDARY07–12380
37%
37%
LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06129
37%
57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

2,352

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

51.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56256 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 56256 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 56256 is approximately $173K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 56256 in Madison has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.