| ZIP Code | 56222 |
|---|---|
| City | Clara City |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Chippewa County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,072 ft |
| Latitude | 44.985399 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.356764 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.7% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 456 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 96 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 201 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 226 (18.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 208 (17.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,389 ▼ 20% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,500 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,065/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 880 |
| Vacant Units | 98 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 880 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 98 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 56222 is located in Clara City, Minnesota, within Chippewa County. With a population of 2,012, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 56222 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,389 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56222 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,065 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 56222 is primarily White (88.07%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.1%.
The unemployment rate in 56222 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 56222 in Clara City, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,012 residents, a median household income of $61,389, and a median home value of $151,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.