| ZIP Code | 56201 |
|---|---|
| City | Willmar |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft |
| Latitude | 45.102185 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.041816 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 696 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,116 (27.4%) |
| Some College | 1,681 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 2,533 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,876 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,131 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,054 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,100 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $832/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,441 |
| Vacant Units | 748 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,441 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 748 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 56201 is located in Willmar, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. With a population of 24,860, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 56201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,054 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56201 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $832 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 56201 is majority White (63.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.3%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56201 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 56201 in Willmar, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,860 residents, a median household income of $68,054, and a median home value of $199,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.