56279 ZIP Code, Pennock, MN
56279 is a ZIP code in Pennock, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. It covers 62 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56252, 56289 and 56201. 1,126 people live here in 462 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $84,000, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Pennock, MN
- County: Kandiyohi County
- Land area: 62 sq mi
- Population: 1,126
- Median household income: $84,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,126 |
| Households | 462 |
| Median household income | $84,000 |
| Income per person | $39,729 |
| Median age | 36.2 |
| Homeowners | 79.7% |
| Median home value | $231,700 |
| Median rent | $1,050 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Broadband internet | 88.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 3.7% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.8% |
| $50–75K | 17.1% |
| $75–100K | 16.0% |
| $100–150K | 23.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 8.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 15.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.6% |
| Owned outright | 29.7% |
| Rented | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.2% |
| Townhome | 5.3% |
| 2–4 units | 2.7% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 56279
25 business establishments with 92 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Manufacturing: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56252 — Kerkhoven city, MN (7.4 mi)
- 56289 — Sunburg city, MN (8.3 mi)
- 56201 — Willmar city, MN (10.2 mi)
- 56288 — Spicer city, MN (11.1 mi)
- 56273 — New London city, MN (11.5 mi)
- 56271 — De Graff city, MN (12 mi)
- 56251 — Kandiyohi city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 56282 — Raymond city, MN (13.4 mi)
Areas that include 56279
- Pennock, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kandiyohi County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest median household income in Kandiyohi County
- No. 5 of 9: highest median home value in Kandiyohi County
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of households with children in Kandiyohi County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kandiyohi County
- No. 2 of 9: lowest median age in Kandiyohi County
Mail every home in 56279
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56279, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56279 in?
- 56279 is a Pennock, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Pennock; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56279 in?
- 56279 is in Kandiyohi County.
- What is the population of 56279?
- About 1,126 people (±165), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,233.
- What is the median household income in 56279?
- $84,000 (±$13,576), 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 56279?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56279 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56279?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56252 (7.4 mi, Kerkhoven), 56289 (8.3 mi, Sunburg), 56201 (10.2 mi, Willmar), 56288 (11.1 mi, Spicer), 56273 (11.5 mi, New London) and 56271 (12 mi, De Graff).
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