ZIP Code 56521 Demographics

Becker County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56521 compared to county averages.

Total Population

795

↓ 97.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,625

↓ 4.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$129,900

↓ 48.0% vs county

Median Age

44.2 yrs

↓ +4.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

↓ +11.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56521 compares to Becker County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56521 $66k Becker $69k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56521 $130k Becker $250k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

85.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$698

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56521 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$129,900
Down Payment (20%)$25,980
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$825P&I: $657 | Tax: $130 | Ins: $38
Rent (Local Median)
$698
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $127/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56521, sorted by distance.

56569 6.0 mi away becker county 56591 6.7 mi away becker county 56501 11.7 mi away becker county 56578 12.2 mi away becker county 56574 40.7 mi away norman county 56550 43.8 mi away norman county 58036 50.6 mi away cass county 58038 54.4 mi away cass county

About Becker County

Becker County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 35,202. The county's median household income is $68,683 and median home value is $249,600. ZIP code 56521 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Becker County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.