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Zip Code 56256 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    2,535
  • Density
    11 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $69,200
  • Med. Rent
    $667

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 56256 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
#1,387 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 4.73%
#1,440 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Population Not Enrolled In School 82.56%
#2,333 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Walk To Work 6.16%
#3,609 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Families-to-population Percentage 28.92%
#4,856 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Occupied-to-vacant Homes Ratio 1:0.24

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 56256 is 2,535 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.98 | Zip Code 56256 land area is 231.062 sq. miles | Population density is 10.97 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 53
Median Age - Male 49.9
Median Age - Female 55.5

Median age of zip code 56256 is 11.8% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 42.5% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 56256 is 6.9% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 39.4% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 56256 median age is 15.4% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 44.2% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 2444
Black or African American population 13
Asian population 30
American Indian and Alaska Native population 21
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 0

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0% Czech 0.2%
Danish 3.4% Dutch 1.9%
English 4.3% French No Basque 1.9%
French Canadian 0.3% German 43.8%
Greek 0% Hungarian 0%
Irish 5% Italian 0.4%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 48%
Polish 1.3% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.2% Scotch-Irish 0.5%
Scottish 1% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0% Swedish 8.6%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0.2%
USA 1.9% Welsh 0.1%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 3.1%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 733
Married couples 90.72%
Other couples 9.28%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 16.23% 26.2%
$30,000 and $50,000 17.87% 23.36%
$50,000 and $100,000 47.61% 37.3%
$100,000 and $200,000 14.46% 10.48%
$200,000 or more 3.82% 2.66%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 96.91%
Spanish language 1.46%
Other European language 1.17%
Asian language 0.46%
Other language 0%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 1126
Detached housing units 91.12%
Attached housing units 0.53%
2 units 0.89%
3 - 4 units 1.15%
5 - 9 units 0.62%
10 - 19 units 0.62%
20 - 49 units 4.44%
50 or more units 0.27%
Mobile homes 0.36%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 83.69%
Use public transportation 0%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0.17%
Walk to work 6.16%
Work at home 9.98%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.24%
Attend Public School 11.64%
Attend college undergraduate program 2.47%
Attent graduate studies 0.08%
Not enrolled in school 82.56%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 8.07%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 5.13%
High school diploma 37.49%
Some college, no degree 25.61%
Associate degree 12.57%
Bachelor's degree 9.89%
Graduate or professional degree 1.23%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 91
Retail Trade 19
Construction 13
Other Services (except Public Administration) 12
Health Care and Social Assistance 9
Finance and Insurance 7
Manufacturing 6
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 5
Wholesale Trade 5
Accommodation and Food Services 5
Information 3
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 2
Transportation and Warehousing 2
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 2
Educational Services 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 80.37%
Housing vacant 19.63%
Housing occupied by owner 86.06%
Housing occupied by tenant 13.94%
Total Rented Units 157
Median Contract Gross Rent $395
Median Gross Rent $667
Median Home Value $69,200

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 56256 median gross rent is 68.86% 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 1401
Detached housing units 87.44%
Attached housing units 0.43%
2 units 1.36%
3 - 4 units 1.5%
5 - 9 units 1.71%
10 - 19 units 2.36%
20 - 49 units 4.5%
50 or more units 0.21%
Mobile homes 0.5%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $980,500
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $361,600
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $618,900

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Zip Code City County Distance
56257 Marietta Lac Qui Parle 6.57 ml
56212 Bellingham Lac Qui Parle 10.5 ml
56218 Boyd Lac Qui Parle 10.5 ml
57259 Revillo Grant 12.22 ml
57216 Big Stone City Grant 14.14 ml
56232 Dawson Lac Qui Parle 14.45 ml
57252 Milbank Grant 17.93 ml
57246 Labolt Grant 18.22 ml
57237 Gary Deuel 18.36 ml
57265 Strandburg Grant 20.88 ml