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Zip Code 56515 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    3,179
  • Density
    32 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $226,300
  • Med. Rent
    $743

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 56515 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#307 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Occupied-to-vacant Homes Ratio 1:1.22
#1,882 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Families-to-population Percentage 29.95%
#2,607 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 93%
#3,990 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Ride Bicycles To Work 0.59%
#4,209 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Population Not Enrolled In School 78.94%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 56515 is 3,179 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.02 | Zip Code 56515 land area is 99.4428 sq. miles | Population density is 31.97 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 53.7
Median Age - Male 50.3
Median Age - Female 57

Median age of zip code 56515 is 12.6% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 44.4% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 56515 is 6.8% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 40.5% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 56515 median age is 16.6% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 48.1% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 3017
Black or African American population 16
Asian population 45
American Indian and Alaska Native population 5
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 18

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.1% Czech 1.9%
Danish 4% Dutch 1.4%
English 6.2% French No Basque 1.9%
French Canadian 1.4% German 37.1%
Greek 0% Hungarian 0%
Irish 6% Italian 0.2%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 39.1%
Polish 1.6% Portuguese 0.1%
Russian 0.2% Scotch-Irish 1.1%
Scottish 0.7% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0.1% Swedish 11.6%
Swiss 0.4% Ukrainian 0.1%
USA 1.7% Welsh 0.5%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 6.1%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 952
Married couples 88.66%
Other couples 11.34%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 14.6% 28.35%
$30,000 and $50,000 22.48% 23.72%
$50,000 and $100,000 38.66% 30.7%
$100,000 and $200,000 19.75% 14.17%
$200,000 or more 4.52% 3.06%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 95.87%
Spanish language 1.16%
Other European language 1.58%
Asian language 1.16%
Other language 0.23%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 1404
Detached housing units 83.83%
Attached housing units 0.43%
2 units 0.14%
3 - 4 units 0.64%
5 - 9 units 2.92%
10 - 19 units 1.07%
20 - 49 units 1.92%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 9.05%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 89.2%
Use public transportation 0.25%
Use Motorcycle 0.42%
Use bicycle 0.59%
Walk to work 4.22%
Work at home 5.32%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.11%
Attend Public School 16.55%
Attend college undergraduate program 2.27%
Attent graduate studies 0.13%
Not enrolled in school 78.94%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 3.88%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 3.15%
High school diploma 28.79%
Some college, no degree 27.33%
Associate degree 13.25%
Bachelor's degree 20.2%
Graduate or professional degree 3.38%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 91
Retail Trade 16
Accommodation and Food Services 14
Other Services (except Public Administration) 13
Construction 11
Health Care and Social Assistance 5
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 5
Finance and Insurance 4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4
Wholesale Trade 4
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 4
Information 3
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 3
Transportation and Warehousing 3
Manufacturing 1
Management of Companies and Enterprises 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 45.06%
Housing vacant 54.94%
Housing occupied by owner 87.25%
Housing occupied by tenant 12.75%
Total Rented Units 179
Median Contract Gross Rent $497
Median Gross Rent $743
Median Home Value $226,300

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 56515 median gross rent is 49.5% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $0
1 Bedroom $0
2 Bedrooms $0
3 Bedrooms $0
4 Bedrooms $0
AVERAGE RENT $0

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 3116
Detached housing units 86.65%
Attached housing units 0.45%
2 units 0.06%
3 - 4 units 0.29%
5 - 9 units 1.8%
10 - 19 units 1.03%
20 - 49 units 0.87%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 8.86%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $2,241,200
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $1,220,800
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $1,020,400

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