56256 ZIP Code – Madison, Minnesota
ZIP code 56256 is a small ZIP code located in Madison, Minnesota, within Lac qui Parle County with a population of approximately 2,358 residents. The median household income is $56,728 — below the Minnesota average and below the national average. Median home values of $109,400 are well below the national average, with 78.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $876, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing).
At 0.9%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 9.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 53.2, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 56212, 56232, 56257.
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ZIP 56256 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56256 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,358 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $109k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $876 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 53.2 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.8% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56212 – Bellingham
- 56232 – Dawson
- 56257 – Marietta
- 56276 – Odessa
- 56295 – Watson
- 56262 – Milan
- 56208 – Appleton
- 57259 – Revillo
- 56218 – Boyd
- 56227 – Correll
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56212 | BELLINGHAM | 511 | $71,944 |
| 56232 | DAWSON | 2,308 | $76,667 |
| 56257 | MARIETTA | 453 | $61,000 |
| 56276 | ODESSA | 219 | $58,750 |
| 56295 | WATSON | 323 | $63,750 |