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Population and households in ZIP 56362
Household size in ZIP 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 56362 run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.41 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 56362 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.7, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in ZIP 56362, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 56362
Renters in ZIP 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 56362 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.1% of the housing in ZIP 56362, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as 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 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 56362 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, 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 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $590 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $551 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $779 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $938 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$347 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 56362 costs $938 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $347 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 56362
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 56362 (27.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 56362: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 56362
| Period | ZIP 56362 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 56362 has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 16 of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 56362 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 56362 | 2.51 | 43.3 | 7.4% | 17.5% | 20.1% | 1975 | $938 | 27.3% | 94.4% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 56371 | 2.62 | 36.5 | 9.0% | 16.0% | 4.4% | 1982 | $853 | 18.0% | 91.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 55329 | 2.76 | 39.4 | 9.8% | 14.2% | 9.2% | 1972 | $908 | 14.0% | 89.7% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 56368 | 2.55 | 44.4 | 6.0% | 10.5% | 20.1% | 1981 | $959 | 20.3% | 93.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 56273 | 2.44 | 45.2 | 7.3% | 10.8% | 18.9% | 1983 | $962 | 36.8% | 96.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 56312 | 2.45 | 38.9 | 7.8% | 20.3% | 8.4% | 1974 | $875 | 20.9% | 91.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 55389 | 2.65 | 41.6 | 6.3% | 14.8% | 15.0% | 1980 | $817 | 12.1% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 56320 | 2.48 | 44.0 | 7.6% | 20.3% | 7.5% | 1986 | $1,244 | 31.2% | 94.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 56288 | 2.32 | 48.9 | 5.7% | 16.6% | 18.2% | 1984 | $867 | 33.7% | 97.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 56369 | 2.58 | 40.5 | 10.7% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 1977 | $800 | 22.7% | 89.4% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 55353 | 2.79 | 39.2 | 6.7% | 12.2% | 10.7% | 1978 | $998 | 21.8% | 93.2% | 5.7% |
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 56362. 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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