Yellow Medicine County, MN ZIP Codes
12 ZIP codes cover all or part of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. The Census Bureau counts 9,451 residents in the county, with a median household income of $74,000 and a median home value of $154,700. Median household income ranges from $61,414 in 56220 to $104,375 in 56229. Its largest communities include Granite Falls, Canby, Clarkfield, Wood Lake and Hanley Falls.
Yellow Medicine County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,451 |
| Households | 4,070 |
| Median household income | $74,000 |
| Median home value | $154,700 |
| Median age | 42.1 |
| Median rent | $678 |
All 12 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 15,665 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,669 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $61,414 (56220) to $104,375 (56229) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $73,840 |
| Homeowners | 82.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 13 routes, 2,660 homes (5 of 12 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Yellow Medicine County: 56229 ($104,375)
- Most residents: 56241 (3,933 people)
- Highest homeownership: 56220 (84.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 56223 (37.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 56241 (12.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 56264 (35.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 56229 ($205,600)
Every ZIP code in Yellow Medicine County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56241 | Granite Falls | 3,933 | 1,770 | $66,875 | $155,600 | 77.8% | 24.4% | 12.5% | — | — | 68% of its land |
| 56220 | Canby | 2,617 | 1,185 | $61,414 | $174,500 | 84.0% | 28.8% | 6.5% | 6 | 1,384 | 68% of its land |
| 56264 | Minneota | 2,277 | 840 | $81,071 | $189,600 | 81.1% | 32.5% | 7.2% | 3 | 805 | 26% of its land |
| 56229 | Cottonwood | 1,672 | 725 | $104,375 | $205,600 | 83.6% | 25.5% | 6.5% | — | — | 22% of its land |
| 56223 | Clarkfield | 1,351 | 534 | $71,667 | $110,000 | 83.5% | 37.6% | 11.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56297 | Wood Lake | 811 | 339 | $82,250 | $142,200 | 88.5% | 24.2% | 4.7% | — | — | 94% of its land |
| 56214 | Belview | 648 | 253 | $90,694 | $130,400 | 79.1% | 32.8% | 7.1% | 1 | 214 | 16% of its land |
| 56237 | Echo | 553 | 240 | $89,000 | $171,400 | 90.0% | 24.2% | 1.9% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56280 | Porter | 530 | 204 | $78,214 | $203,400 | 80.9% | 26.5% | 2.3% | 1 | 193 | 50% of its land |
| 56245 | Hanley Falls | 441 | 193 | $84,583 | $148,200 | 71.0% | 30.6% | 10.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56218 | Boyd | 435 | 213 | $79,375 | $123,200 | 95.3% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 2 | 174 | 38% of its land |
| 56291 | Taunton | 397 | 173 | $63,438 | $183,900 | 93.1% | 19.7% | 4.6% | — | — | 42% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Yellow Medicine County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Granite Falls — 2,685 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Canby — 1,556 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Clarkfield — 913 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wood Lake — 368 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hanley Falls — 248 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Echo — 197 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Taunton — 128 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hazel Run — 58 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Yellow Medicine County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Yellow Medicine County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Yellow Medicine County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Yellow Medicine County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Yellow Medicine County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
- 56241, 56220, 56264, 56229, 56223, 56297, 56214, 56237, 56280, 56245, 56218 and 56291. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Yellow Medicine County?
- 9,451 residents in 4,070 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Yellow Medicine County?
- $74,000 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $61,414 (56220) to $104,375 (56229).
- Which Yellow Medicine County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 56229, at $104,375, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Yellow Medicine County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Yellow Medicine County?
- For the 5 of 12 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 13 carrier routes reaching 2,660 residential and 110 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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