| ZIP Code | 56279 |
|---|---|
| City | Pennock |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,113 ft |
| Latitude | 45.218831 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.169843 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 178 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 52 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 150 (21.5%) |
| Bachelors | 174 (25%) |
| Graduate Degree | 131 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,750 ≈ Avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,100 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,115/mo ↑ 73% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 538 |
| Vacant Units | 74 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 538 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 74 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 56279 is located in Pennock, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. With a population of 1,122, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 56279 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56279 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $228,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,115 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 56279 is primarily White (87.61%). Residents are well-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56279 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 56279 in Pennock, MN is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,122 residents, a median household income of $78,750, and a median home value of $228,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.