ZIP Code 56228 Demographics

Meeker County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56228 compared to county averages.

Total Population

912

↓ 96.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$64,464

↓ 15.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$125,700

↓ 42.0% vs county

Median Age

46.8 yrs

↓ +10.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.8%

↑ 28.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56228 compares to Meeker County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56228 $64k Meeker $76k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56228 $126k Meeker $217k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.3%

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

Owner Occupancy

85.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$675

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56228 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$125,700
Down Payment (20%)$25,140
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$799P&I: $636 | Tax: $126 | Ins: $37
Rent (Local Median)
$675
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $124/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56228, sorted by distance.

56253 10.1 mi away kandiyohi county 55314 12.2 mi away renville county 55342 13.7 mi away renville county 55310 15.8 mi away renville county 55385 16.5 mi away mcleod county 55312 22.9 mi away mcleod county 55366 28.4 mi away sibley county

About Meeker County

Meeker County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 23,352. The county's median household income is $75,926 and median home value is $216,800. ZIP code 56228 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Meeker 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.