| ZIP Code | 56553 |
|---|---|
| City | Kent |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Wilkin County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 938 ft |
| Latitude | 46.429417 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.617555 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27167 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.7 yrs ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.93 |
| Below Poverty | 1.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 48 (24%) |
| Some College | 25 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 64 (32%) |
| Bachelors | 29 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 34 (17%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,971 ▼ 15% below avg ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 144 |
| Vacant Units | 9 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 144 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 9 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
ZIP code 56553 is located in Kent, Minnesota, within Wilkin County. With a population of 260, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.7 years. Economically, 56553 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,971 is near the national average.
The population of 56553 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.9%. Household income has declined by 9% since 2019.
About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 56553 in Kent, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.