| ZIP Code | 56223 |
|---|---|
| City | Clarkfield |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Yellow Medicine County |
| Area Code | 320/507/924 |
| Elevation | 1,071 ft |
| Latitude | 44.762144 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.818773 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27173 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.9% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 367 (42.1%) |
| Some College | 61 (7%) |
| Associates | 140 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 158 (18.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 137 (15.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,250 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,400 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $779/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 632 |
| Vacant Units | 86 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 632 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 86 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 56223 is located in Clarkfield, Minnesota, within Yellow Medicine County. With a population of 1,403, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 56223 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56223 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $101,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $779 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 56223 is primarily White (87.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56223 stands at 2.1%, 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 56223 in Clarkfield, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,403 residents, a median household income of $65,250, and a median home value of $101,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.