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Population and households in ZIP 56073
Household size in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 56073 is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south. ZIP 56073 has smaller households than the great majority of Minnesota ZIP codes.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 56073 is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 56073: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 56073
Renters in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 56073 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (44.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 56073: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 56073 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $543 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $651 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $735 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $956 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$413 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 56073 costs $956 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $413 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 56073
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 56073 than nationally: 28.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 56073 is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 56073
| Period | ZIP 56073 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 56073 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 56073 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 56073 | 2.26 | 42.4 | 6.6% | 22.0% | 6.3% | 1965 | $956 | 28.9% | 92.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 56021 | 2.55 | 40.4 | 2.6% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 1976 | $842 | 29.5% | 97.1% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 56054 | 2.64 | 44.6 | 7.9% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 1955 | $949 | 24.1% | 95.9% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 56085 | 2.33 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 17.3% | 11.6% | 1958 | $790 | 18.3% | 94.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 56074 | 2.60 | 39.0 | 3.3% | 22.3% | 5.2% | 1976 | $1,189 | 25.3% | 94.2% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 56266 | 2.43 | 41.9 | 9.3% | 16.1% | 8.4% | 1962 | $1,010 | 19.3% | 93.0% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 56082 | 2.33 | 38.3 | 7.6% | 30.2% | 7.6% | 1984 | $1,022 | 35.5% | 93.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 56087 | 2.38 | 44.8 | 12.1% | 22.0% | 9.1% | 1953 | $771 | 24.4% | 92.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 56050 | 2.48 | 46.1 | 7.5% | 13.6% | 15.8% | 1975 | $802 | 32.3% | 96.1% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 56058 | 2.40 | 42.6 | 6.5% | 23.5% | 5.7% | 1969 | $971 | 26.9% | 92.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 56224 | 2.66 | 38.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 17.8% | 1957 | $1,175 | 20.4% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 56073. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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