56228 ZIP Code – Cosmos, Minnesota
Located in Cosmos, Minnesota, ZIP code 56228 is a small ZIP code within Meeker County with a population of approximately 912 residents. At $64,464, the median household income here runs below the Minnesota average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $125,700 is well below the national average, with 87.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $675 is below the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.0%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 46.8, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 56253, 55314, 55355.
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ZIP 56228 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56228 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 912 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $125k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $675 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.8 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.7% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56253 – Lake Lillian
- 55314 – Buffalo Lake
- 55355 – Litchfield
- 55342 – Hector
- 55350 – Hutchinson
- 56209 – Atwater
- 55324 – Darwin
- 55310 – Bird Island
- 56243 – Grove City
- 55385 – Stewart
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56253 | LAKE LILLIAN | 833 | $71,071 |
| 55314 | BUFFALO LAKE | 1,073 | $70,750 |
| 55355 | LITCHFIELD | 9,552 | $70,167 |
| 55342 | HECTOR | 1,819 | $61,518 |
| 55350 | HUTCHINSON | 18,636 | $72,133 |