56251 ZIP Code, Kandiyohi, MN
56251 is a ZIP code in Kandiyohi, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. It covers 34 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56209, 56201 and 56288. 949 people live here in 403 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $76,917, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kandiyohi, MN
- County: Kandiyohi County
- Land area: 34 sq mi
- Population: 949
- Median household income: $76,917
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 949 |
| Households | 403 |
| Median household income | $76,917 |
| Income per person | $38,878 |
| Median age | 42.6 |
| Homeowners | 81.6% |
| Median home value | $218,400 |
| Median rent | $787 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% |
| Broadband internet | 91.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.0% |
| $15–25K | 4.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 12.9% |
| $50–75K | 15.6% |
| $75–100K | 16.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.6% |
| $150–200K | 13.2% |
| $200K+ | 6.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 14.8% |
| 35–44 | 9.7% |
| 45–54 | 18.8% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65–74 | 12.2% |
| 75+ | 5.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 51.0% |
| Owned outright | 29.4% |
| Rented | 17.7% |
| Vacant | 1.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.3% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 12.0% |
| 20+ units | 2.4% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 56251
33 business establishments with 141 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 10
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56209 — Atwater city, MN (5.4 mi)
- 56201 — Willmar city, MN (6.6 mi)
- 56288 — Spicer city, MN (7 mi)
- 56243 — Grove City city, MN (11.5 mi)
- 56273 — New London city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 56253 — Lake Lillian city, MN (13.1 mi)
- 56279 — Pennock city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 56216 — Blomkest city, MN (15.5 mi)
Areas that include 56251
- Kandiyohi, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kandiyohi County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56251, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56251 in?
- 56251 is a Kandiyohi, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Kandiyohi; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56251 in?
- 56251 is in Kandiyohi County.
- What is the population of 56251?
- About 949 people (±162), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,063.
- What is the median household income in 56251?
- $76,917 (±$7,793), 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 56251?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56251 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56251?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56209 (5.4 mi, Atwater), 56201 (6.6 mi, Willmar), 56288 (7 mi, Spicer), 56243 (11.5 mi, Grove City), 56273 (12.4 mi, New London) and 56253 (13.1 mi, Lake Lillian).
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