56172 ZIP Code – Slayton, Minnesota
ZIP code 56172 is a small ZIP code located in Slayton, Minnesota, within Murray County with a population of approximately 2,948 residents. At $69,808, the median household income here runs near the Minnesota average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $173,500 is below the national average, with 78.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $581, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average. An estimated 9.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 31.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. At 44.0, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 56151, 56141, 56114.
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ZIP 56172 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56172 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,948 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $173k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $581 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.0 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.1% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56151 – Lake Wilson
- 56141 – Iona
- 56114 – Avoca
- 56123 – Currie
- 56125 – Dovray
- 56122 – Chandler
- 56132 – Garvin
- 56131 – Fulda
- 56185 – Wilmont
- 56115 – Balaton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56151 | LAKE WILSON | 645 | $79,091 |
| 56141 | IONA | 332 | $53,250 |
| 56114 | AVOCA | 341 | $71,250 |
| 56123 | CURRIE | 382 | $56,875 |
| 56125 | DOVRAY | 45 | $61,250 |