56215 ZIP Code, Benson, MN
56215 is a ZIP code in Benson, Minnesota — mostly in Swift County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Pope County. It covers 211 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56226, 56271 and 56231. 4,677 people live here in 2,005 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $56,604, well below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Benson, MN
- County: Swift County
- Land area: 211 sq mi
- Population: 4,677
- Median household income: $56,604
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,677 |
| Households | 2,005 |
| Median household income | $56,604 |
| Income per person | $36,574 |
| Median age | 42.2 |
| Homeowners | 68.4% |
| Median home value | $167,500 |
| Median rent | $982 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Broadband internet | 88.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 5.0% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 17.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.8% |
| $75–100K | 8.6% |
| $100–150K | 16.7% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 6.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.8% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65–74 | 12.3% |
| 75+ | 10.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.7% |
| Owned outright | 31.9% |
| Rented | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 11.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.2% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 6.9% |
| 20+ units | 7.8% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 56215
158 business establishments with 2,310 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 21
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 20
- Construction: 19
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 18
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Manufacturing: 14
- Finance and Insurance: 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56226 — Clontarf city, MN (8.1 mi)
- 56271 — De Graff city, MN (9.3 mi)
- 56231 — Danvers city, MN (9.7 mi)
- 56244 — Hancock city, MN (15 mi)
- 56249 — Holloway city, MN (16 mi)
- 56252 — Kerkhoven city, MN (16 mi)
- 56381 — Starbuck city, MN (16.6 mi)
- 56289 — Sunburg city, MN (16.9 mi)
Areas that include 56215
- Benson, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clontarf, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Swift County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56215, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56215 in?
- 56215 is a Benson, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Benson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56215 in?
- 56215 is mostly in Swift County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Pope County.
- What is the population of 56215?
- About 4,677 people (±131), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,765.
- What is the median household income in 56215?
- $56,604 (±$3,829), 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 56215?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56215 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56215?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56226 (8.1 mi, Clontarf), 56271 (9.3 mi, De Graff), 56231 (9.7 mi, Danvers), 56244 (15 mi, Hancock), 56249 (16 mi, Holloway) and 56252 (16 mi, Kerkhoven).
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