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56279

Minnesota · 1,126 residents · 61.8 sq mi
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ZIP 56279 is a ZIP code of 1,126 people in Kandiyohi County. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 18 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 3%. Median home value sits at $231,700. Among the 11 ZIP codes in Kandiyohi County, 56279 ranks 5th by median household income.

$84,000
US average: $82,259
$39,729
US average: $44,673
$231,700
US average: $376,019
20.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
61.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.8%
Age 65+
19.0%
49.0%
51.0%
2.44 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(956)
Black1.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino13%(146)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(12)
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Kandiyohi County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST5TH OF 11HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
56201$68,804
56209$86,118
56216$77,059
56251$76,917
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 56279?

ZIP code 56279 has about 1,126 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56279?

The typical household in ZIP code 56279 earns about $84,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 56279 expensive?

In ZIP code 56279, the median home is worth about $231,700, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 56279?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 56279 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56279?

About 7.3% of people in ZIP code 56279 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024