ZIP Code 56046 Demographics

Steele County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56046 compared to county averages.

Total Population

147

↓ 99.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,500

↓ 15.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$92,000

↓ 57.6% vs county

Median Age

28.1 yrs

↑ 29.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

↓ +29.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56046 compares to Steele County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56046 $68k Steele $80k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56046 $92k Steele $217k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

95.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56046 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$92,000
Down Payment (20%)$18,400
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$584P&I: $465 | Tax: $92 | Ins: $27
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $916/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56046, sorted by distance.

55060 7.0 mi away steele county 55917 11.6 mi away steele county 56093 13.9 mi away waseca county 55049 14.8 mi away steele county 55052 20.3 mi away rice county 55087 20.6 mi away rice county 55982 21.8 mi away mower county

About Steele County

Steele County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 37,396. The county's median household income is $79,722 and median home value is $217,100. ZIP code 56046 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Steele 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.