56296 ZIP Code – Wheaton, Minnesota
56296 is a ZIP code serving Wheaton, Minnesota in Traverse County with a population of approximately 1,858 residents. The median household income is $54,329 — below the Minnesota average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $97,800, well below the national average, with 80.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $564 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 15% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.2%, above the national average. An estimated 10.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 19.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 46.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 56236, 57260, 56274.
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ZIP 56296 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56296 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,858 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $97k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $564 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.3% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56236 – Dumont
- 57260 – Rosholt
- 56274 – Norcross
- 56583 – Tintah
- 56248 – Herman
- 58030 – Fairmount
- 56565 – Nashua
- 56240 – Graceville
- 56210 – Barry
- 56211 – Beardsley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56236 | DUMONT | 428 | $91,875 |
| 57260 | ROSHOLT | 1,029 | $74,500 |
| 56274 | NORCROSS | 247 | $110,000 |
| 56583 | TINTAH | 165 | $63,375 |
| 56248 | HERMAN | 811 | $76,964 |