ZIP Code 56297 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56297 compared to county averages.

Total Population

836

↓ 91.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$81,875

↑ +16.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$134,600

↓ 7.4% vs county

Median Age

44.1 yrs

↓ +4.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

↑ 48.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56297 compares to Yellow Medicine County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56297 $82k Yellow Medicine $71k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56297 $135k Yellow Medicine $145k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

88.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$625

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56297 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$134,600
Down Payment (20%)$26,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$855P&I: $681 | Tax: $135 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$625
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $230/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56297, sorted by distance.

56237 5.6 mi away yellow medicine county 56292 10.5 mi away redwood county 56214 10.9 mi away redwood county 56263 15.3 mi away redwood county 56287 15.4 mi away redwood county 56255 17.7 mi away redwood county 56293 20.4 mi away redwood county 56294 27.6 mi away redwood 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 56297 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.