56239 ZIP Code, Ghent, MN
56239 is a ZIP code in Ghent, Minnesota in Lyon County. It covers 26 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56264, 56157 and 56258. 587 people live here in 227 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $99,821, above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ghent, MN
- County: Lyon County
- Land area: 26 sq mi
- Population: 587
- Median household income: $99,821
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 587 |
| Households | 227 |
| Median household income | $99,821 |
| Income per person | $47,990 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Homeowners | 86.8% |
| Median home value | $186,400 |
| Median rent | $936 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Broadband internet | 93.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 4.4% |
| $25–35K | 6.2% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 12.3% |
| $75–100K | 13.2% |
| $100–150K | 30.0% |
| $150–200K | 12.8% |
| $200K+ | 7.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.2% |
| 10–19 | 14.0% |
| 20–24 | 10.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 15.7% |
| 45–54 | 13.5% |
| 55–64 | 10.9% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 2.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 55.9% |
| Owned outright | 26.5% |
| Rented | 12.2% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 9.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 56239
7 business establishments with 48 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56264 — Minneota city, MN (6.7 mi)
- 56157 — Lynd city, MN (7.2 mi)
- 56258 — Marshall city, MN (9.4 mi)
- 56291 — Taunton city, MN (11.1 mi)
- 56229 — Cottonwood city, MN (11.4 mi)
- 56169 — Russell city, MN (12.9 mi)
- 56113 — Arco city, MN (13.7 mi)
- 56280 — Porter city, MN (15.4 mi)
Areas that include 56239
- Ghent, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lyon County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56239, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56239 in?
- 56239 is a Ghent, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Ghent; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56239 in?
- 56239 is in Lyon County.
- What is the population of 56239?
- About 587 people (±107), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 553.
- What is the median household income in 56239?
- $99,821 (±$8,245), 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 56239?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56239 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56239?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56264 (6.7 mi, Minneota), 56157 (7.2 mi, Lynd), 56258 (9.4 mi, Marshall), 56291 (11.1 mi, Taunton), 56229 (11.4 mi, Cottonwood) and 56169 (12.9 mi, Russell).
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