56271 ZIP Code, Murdock, MN
56271 is a ZIP code in Murdock, Minnesota — mostly in Swift County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Chippewa County. It covers 152 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56252, 56215 and 56289. 1,334 people live here in 515 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (70% own). Median household income is $64,861, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Murdock, MN
- County: Swift County
- Land area: 152 sq mi
- Population: 1,334
- Median household income: $64,861
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,334 |
| Households | 515 |
| Median household income | $64,861 |
| Income per person | $33,539 |
| Median age | 30.7 |
| Homeowners | 69.9% |
| Median home value | $222,700 |
| Median rent | $1,053 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% |
| Broadband internet | 71.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 15.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.2% |
| $15–25K | 15.9% |
| $25–35K | 6.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.0% |
| $50–75K | 16.9% |
| $75–100K | 12.2% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 8.3% |
| $200K+ | 7.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.6% |
| 20–24 | 17.6% |
| 25–34 | 14.8% |
| 35–44 | 9.8% |
| 45–54 | 7.4% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 6.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.7% |
| Owned outright | 34.6% |
| Rented | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.2% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.7% |
| 20+ units | 1.2% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 56271
26 business establishments with 152 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Construction: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56252 — Kerkhoven city, MN (6.7 mi)
- 56215 — Benson city, MN (9.3 mi)
- 56289 — Sunburg city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56279 — Pennock city, MN (12 mi)
- 56226 — Clontarf city, MN (17.2 mi)
- 56231 — Danvers city, MN (17.2 mi)
- 56282 — Raymond city, MN (17.3 mi)
- 56222 — Clara City city, MN (17.9 mi)
Areas that include 56271
- Murdock, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- De Graff, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chippewa County ZIP codes — 9 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) 56271, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56271 in?
- 56271 is a Murdock, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56271 in?
- 56271 is mostly in Swift County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Chippewa County.
- What is the population of 56271?
- About 1,334 people (±170), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,292.
- What is the median household income in 56271?
- $64,861 (±$13,986), 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 56271?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56271 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56271?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56252 (6.7 mi, Kerkhoven), 56215 (9.3 mi, Benson), 56289 (11.2 mi, Sunburg), 56279 (12 mi, Pennock), 56226 (17.2 mi, Clontarf) and 56231 (17.2 mi, Danvers).
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