ZIP Code 56131 Demographics

Murray County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56131 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,321

↓ 71.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$72,143

↑ +0.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$156,100

↓ 4.5% vs county

Median Age

45.1 yrs

↑ 3.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

↑ 44.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56131 compares to Murray County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56131 $72k Murray $72k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56131 $156k Murray $164k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

85.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$779

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56131 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$156,100
Down Payment (20%)$31,220
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$991P&I: $789 | Tax: $156 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$779
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $212/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56131, sorted by distance.

56119 11.6 mi away nobles county 56137 12.6 mi away jackson county 56187 16.3 mi away nobles county 56161 16.4 mi away jackson county 56150 24.0 mi away jackson county 56143 32.7 mi away jackson county

About Murray County

Murray County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 8,170. The county's median household income is $71,500 and median home value is $163,500. ZIP code 56131 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Murray 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.