| ZIP Code | 56281 |
|---|---|
| City | Prinsburg |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft |
| Latitude | 44.948323 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.164811 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.8% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 97 (23%) |
| Some College | 39 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 78 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 56 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 150 (35.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,121 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,300 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $939/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 278 |
| Vacant Units | 25 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 278 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 25 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 56281 is located in Prinsburg, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. With a population of 742, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.5 years. Economically, 56281 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,121 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56281 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $939 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 56281 is primarily White (88.68%). Residents are well-educated — 48.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 56281 in Prinsburg, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 742 residents, a median household income of $105,121, and a median home value of $190,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.