ZIP Code 56281 Demographics

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56281 compared to county averages.

Total Population

642

↓ 98.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$99,167

↑ +35.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$164,100

↓ 23.5% vs county

Median Age

32.4 yrs

↑ 19.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.3%

↑ 92.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56281 compares to Kandiyohi County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56281 $99k Kandiyohi $73k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56281 $164k Kandiyohi $215k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

26.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

91.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$913

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56281 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$164,100
Down Payment (20%)$32,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,042P&I: $830 | Tax: $164 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$913
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $129/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56281, sorted by distance.

56216 5.6 mi away kandiyohi county 56230 11.7 mi away renville county 56284 11.8 mi away renville county 56277 15.5 mi away renville county 56266 38.6 mi away redwood county

About Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 43,686. The county's median household income is $73,285 and median home value is $214,600. ZIP code 56281 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Kandiyohi 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.