Population 905 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 56228
Household size in ZIP 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 56228 is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.18, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 56228 is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1.
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 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 56228: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% 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 56228
Renters in ZIP 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 56228 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 56228 than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same.
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 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 56228 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $562 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $683 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $736 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $801 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$239 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 56228 runs $801 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 20.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 56228
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 56228: 13.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 56228 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota.
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 56228
| Period | ZIP 56228 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 56228 than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 56228 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 56228 | 2.39 | 42.9 | 7.9% | 12.6% | 7.3% | 1959 | $801 | 13.1% | 93.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 56253 | 2.28 | 44.5 | 7.9% | 14.7% | 28.8% | 1973 | $892 | 19.1% | 94.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 55350 | 2.32 | 43.4 | 8.6% | 26.7% | 5.6% | 1984 | $997 | 26.1% | 96.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 55324 | 2.44 | 48.4 | 11.1% | 15.6% | 27.7% | 1985 | $1,222 | 23.4% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 56216 | 2.33 | 47.4 | 8.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1958 | $1,484 | 17.9% | 95.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 55325 | 2.68 | 40.4 | 5.9% | 13.6% | 12.4% | 1981 | $915 | 25.5% | 94.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 55381 | 2.37 | 49.1 | 2.9% | 12.0% | 8.6% | 1969 | $935 | 14.2% | 90.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 56281 | 2.73 | 30.6 | 7.7% | 16.5% | 10.3% | 1963 | $975 | 31.6% | 95.3% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 55321 | 2.88 | 33.1 | 6.8% | 21.0% | 7.9% | 1975 | $987 | 21.0% | 92.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 56282 | 2.35 | 42.4 | 7.4% | 25.6% | 4.8% | 1969 | $801 | 20.9% | 91.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 55395 | 2.29 | 44.0 | 7.3% | 17.3% | 4.0% | 1974 | $843 | 18.0% | 94.5% | 1.0% |
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 56228. 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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