| ZIP Code | 56221 |
|---|---|
| City | Chokio |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Stevens County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft |
| Latitude | 45.560013 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.187081 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27149 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.7% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 152 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 46 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 102 (21.6%) |
| Bachelors | 63 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 106 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,875 ▼ 25% below avg ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,900 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $763/mo ↑ 78% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 443 |
| Vacant Units | 49 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 443 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 49 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 56221 is located in Chokio, Minnesota, within Stevens County. With a population of 826, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 56221 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,875 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56221 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $115,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $763 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 56221 is primarily White (96.25%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has declined by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56221 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 56221 in Chokio, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 826 residents, a median household income of $56,875, and a median home value of $115,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.