ZIP Code 56579 Demographics

Wilkin County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56579 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,105

↓ 82.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$84,286

↑ +25.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$214,900

↑ +27.1% vs county

Median Age

37.0 yrs

↑ 11.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.8%

↑ 83.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56579 compares to Wilkin County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56579 $84k Wilkin $67k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56579 $215k Wilkin $169k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

88.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$744

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56579 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$214,900
Down Payment (20%)$42,980
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,365P&I: $1087 | Tax: $215 | Ins: $63
Rent (Local Median)
$744
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $621/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56579, sorted by distance.

56514 13.0 mi away clay county 56553 13.4 mi away wilkin county 56594 15.2 mi away wilkin county 56580 22.2 mi away clay county 56525 23.6 mi away clay county 58015 24.1 mi away richland county 58047 30.7 mi away cass county 58051 34.7 mi away cass county

About Wilkin County

Wilkin County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 6,454. The county's median household income is $67,114 and median home value is $169,100. ZIP code 56579 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wilkin 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.