ZIP Code 56243 Demographics

Meeker County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56243 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,864

↓ 92.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$64,583

↓ 14.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$153,300

↓ 29.3% vs county

Median Age

37.3 yrs

↑ 11.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.7%

↓ +5.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56243 compares to Meeker County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56243 $65k Meeker $76k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56243 $153k Meeker $217k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$812

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56243 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$153,300
Down Payment (20%)$30,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$973P&I: $775 | Tax: $153 | Ins: $45
Rent (Local Median)
$812
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $161/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56243, sorted by distance.

56209 6.5 mi away kandiyohi county 55329 11.2 mi away stearns county 56251 11.6 mi away kandiyohi county 56325 30.2 mi away stearns 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 56243 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.