ZIP Code 56280 Demographics

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56280 compared to county averages.

Total Population

499

↓ 94.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,795

↓ 6.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$215,500

↑ +48.2% vs county

Median Age

43.5 yrs

↓ +2.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

↑ 37.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56280 compares to Yellow Medicine County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56280 $66k Yellow Medicine $71k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56280 $216k Yellow Medicine $145k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

77.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$836

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56280 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$215,500
Down Payment (20%)$43,100
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,369P&I: $1090 | Tax: $216 | Ins: $63
Rent (Local Median)
$836
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $533/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56280, sorted by distance.

56291 5.0 mi away lyon county 56264 10.3 mi away lyon county 56142 11.6 mi away lincoln county 56113 16.1 mi away lincoln county 56157 19.6 mi away lyon county 56169 22.2 mi away lyon county 56149 23.9 mi away lincoln county 56258 24.0 mi away lyon county

About Yellow Medicine County

Yellow Medicine County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 9,569. The county's median household income is $70,605 and median home value is $145,400. ZIP code 56280 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine 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.