ZIP Code 56101 Demographics

Cottonwood County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56101 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,079

↓ 47.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$61,852

↓ 2.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$151,200

↑ +6.8% vs county

Median Age

41.1 yrs

↑ 0.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

↓ +6.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56101 compares to Cottonwood County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56101 $62k Cottonwood $64k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56101 $151k Cottonwood $142k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

74.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$800

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56101 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$151,200
Down Payment (20%)$30,240
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$960P&I: $765 | Tax: $151 | Ins: $44
Rent (Local Median)
$800
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $160/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56101, sorted by distance.

56118 6.5 mi away cottonwood county 56159 11.0 mi away cottonwood county 56174 12.4 mi away cottonwood county 56150 17.5 mi away jackson county 56183 17.6 mi away cottonwood county 56143 18.6 mi away jackson county 56114 23.8 mi away murray county 56125 23.9 mi away murray county

About Cottonwood County

Cottonwood County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 11,481. The county's median household income is $63,586 and median home value is $141,600. ZIP code 56101 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Cottonwood 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.