56201 ZIP Code, Willmar, MN
56201 is a ZIP code in Willmar, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. It covers 118 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56251, 56279 and 56282. 25,146 people live here in 9,729 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Minnesota ZIP codes. With about 213 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (63% own). Median household income is $68,804, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Willmar, MN
- County: Kandiyohi County
- Land area: 118 sq mi
- Population: 25,146
- Median household income: $68,804
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 25,146 |
| Households | 9,729 |
| Median household income | $68,804 |
| Income per person | $33,913 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Homeowners | 62.9% |
| Median home value | $216,300 |
| Median rent | $910 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 22.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 11.0% |
| $35–50K | 10.8% |
| $50–75K | 19.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 16.9% |
| $150–200K | 8.3% |
| $200K+ | 5.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 8.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.7% |
| Owned outright | 22.1% |
| Rented | 34.5% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.1% |
| Townhome | 7.1% |
| 2–4 units | 7.3% |
| 5–19 units | 7.7% |
| 20+ units | 13.9% |
| Mobile / other | 2.9% |
Businesses in 56201
842 business establishments with 14,748 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 186
- Retail Trade: 111
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 86
- Accommodation and Food Services: 64
- Construction: 58
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 56
- Finance and Insurance: 50
- Wholesale Trade: 49
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56251 — Kandiyohi city, MN (6.6 mi)
- 56279 — Pennock city, MN (10.2 mi)
- 56282 — Raymond city, MN (10.2 mi)
- 56288 — Spicer city, MN (10.8 mi)
- 56216 — Blomkest city, MN (11.1 mi)
- 56209 — Atwater city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 56281 — Prinsburg city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56253 — Lake Lillian city, MN (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 56201
- Willmar, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kandiyohi County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of households with children in Kandiyohi County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kandiyohi County
- No. 3 of 9: lowest median age in Kandiyohi County
- No. 2 of 9: fastest population growth in Kandiyohi County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56201, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56201 in?
- 56201 is a Willmar, MN mailing address. By land area, 12% lies inside Willmar; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56201 in?
- 56201 is in Kandiyohi County.
- What is the population of 56201?
- About 25,146 people (±317), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 24,575.
- What is the median household income in 56201?
- $68,804 (±$7,252), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56201?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56201 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56201?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56251 (6.6 mi, Kandiyohi), 56279 (10.2 mi, Pennock), 56282 (10.2 mi, Raymond), 56288 (10.8 mi, Spicer), 56216 (11.1 mi, Blomkest) and 56209 (11.3 mi, Atwater).
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