56281 ZIP Code, Prinsburg, MN
56281 is a ZIP code in Prinsburg, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. It covers 13 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56216, 56282 and 56222. 786 people live here in 298 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $106,667, above the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 28.8, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Prinsburg, MN
- County: Kandiyohi County
- Land area: 13 sq mi
- Population: 786
- Median household income: $106,667
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 786 |
| Households | 298 |
| Median household income | $106,667 |
| Income per person | $41,835 |
| Median age | 28.8 |
| Homeowners | 86.2% |
| Median home value | $201,400 |
| Median rent | $983 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% |
| Broadband internet | 96.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 5.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.7% |
| $25–35K | 3.7% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 13.1% |
| $75–100K | 10.1% |
| $100–150K | 34.9% |
| $150–200K | 10.4% |
| $200K+ | 8.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.5% |
| 10–19 | 17.2% |
| 20–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 15.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.6% |
| 45–54 | 7.4% |
| 55–64 | 6.7% |
| 65–74 | 7.9% |
| 75+ | 9.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.3% |
| Owned outright | 38.8% |
| Rented | 12.4% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.6% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 5.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56281
31 business establishments with 547 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Construction: 5
- Manufacturing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56216 — Blomkest city, MN (5.2 mi)
- 56282 — Raymond city, MN (6.3 mi)
- 56222 — Clara City city, MN (9.7 mi)
- 56230 — Danube city, MN (11.4 mi)
- 56201 — Willmar city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56284 — Renville city, MN (12.3 mi)
- 56285 — Sacred Heart city, MN (14.2 mi)
- 56253 — Lake Lillian city, MN (14.6 mi)
Areas that include 56281
- Prinsburg, 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) 56281, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56281 in?
- 56281 is a Prinsburg, MN mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Prinsburg; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56281 in?
- 56281 is in Kandiyohi County.
- What is the population of 56281?
- About 786 people (±123), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 649.
- What is the median household income in 56281?
- $106,667 (±$14,043), 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 56281?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56281 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56281?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56216 (5.2 mi, Blomkest), 56282 (6.3 mi, Raymond), 56222 (9.7 mi, Clara City), 56230 (11.4 mi, Danube), 56201 (12.2 mi, Willmar) and 56284 (12.3 mi, Renville).
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