ZIP Code 56256 Demographics

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56256 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,358

↓ 65.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$56,728

↓ 15.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$109,400

↓ 14.1% vs county

Median Age

55.5 yrs

↓ +14.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.6%

↑ 70.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56256 compares to Lac qui Parle County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56256 $57k Lac qui Parle $67k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56256 $109k Lac qui Parle $127k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$876

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56256 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$109,400
Down Payment (20%)$21,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$694P&I: $553 | Tax: $109 | Ins: $32
Rent (Local Median)
$876
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $182/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56256, sorted by distance.

56276 16.1 mi away big stone county 56208 17.7 mi away swift county 56227 18.6 mi away big stone county 56240 39.6 mi away big stone county 56210 41.0 mi away big stone county 56236 45.0 mi away traverse county

About Lac qui Parle County

Lac qui Parle County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 6,736. The county's median household income is $66,967 and median home value is $127,300. ZIP code 56256 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.