56479 ZIP Code – Staples, Minnesota
Located in Staples, Minnesota, ZIP code 56479 is a small ZIP code within Todd County with a population of approximately 4,891 residents. At $56,278, the median household income here runs below the Minnesota average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $161,300 are below the national average, with 75.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $873 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.8%, below the national average. An estimated 13.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 22.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 42.7, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 56481, 56466, 56434.
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ZIP 56479 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56479 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,891 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $161k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $873 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.7% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56481 – Verndale
- 56466 – Motley
- 56434 – Aldrich
- 56473 – Pillager
- 56482 – Wadena
- 56477 – Sebeka
- 56437 – Bertha
- 56453 – Hewitt
- 56443 – Cushing
- 56438 – Browerville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56481 | VERNDALE | 2,375 | $63,977 |
| 56466 | MOTLEY | 3,036 | $57,021 |
| 56434 | ALDRICH | 231 | $53,438 |
| 56473 | PILLAGER | 3,264 | $75,893 |
| 56482 | WADENA | 7,456 | $54,310 |