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Population and households in ZIP 56524
Household size in ZIP 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, ZIP 56524 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.36 in 2006–10, 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 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.2 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 56524 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 56524: 4.1% 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 56524
Renters in ZIP 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.5% of households in ZIP 56524 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 56.4% have no mortgage at all, 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 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 48.4% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 56524: 44.9% of homes are empty, 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.
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 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 56524 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall.
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 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $803 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $807 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,104 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$492 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 56524 costs $1,104 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 25.4% 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 56524
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 56524 (25.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, 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 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 56524: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 56524
| Period | ZIP 56524 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 56524 is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in Minnesota overall (4.1%). 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 56524 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 56524 | 2.58 | 47.9 | 4.1% | 9.5% | 44.9% | 1980 | $1,104 | 25.8% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 56588 | 2.64 | 46.0 | 4.4% | 8.0% | 43.5% | 1981 | $1,136 | 27.3% | 95.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 56515 | 2.10 | 59.1 | 2.3% | 17.0% | 47.7% | 1978 | $1,037 | 32.7% | 96.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 56551 | 2.28 | 49.6 | 6.2% | 19.9% | 31.7% | 1976 | $1,048 | 27.0% | 93.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 56586 | 2.32 | 53.1 | 4.2% | 5.3% | 40.8% | 1980 | $886 | 28.8% | 95.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 56324 | 2.31 | 51.0 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 30.8% | 1975 | $852 | 28.2% | 95.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 56361 | 2.51 | 44.5 | 7.4% | 15.7% | 20.9% | 1977 | $845 | 15.5% | 94.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 56527 | 2.81 | 37.4 | 8.5% | 11.8% | 14.4% | 1975 | $647 | 20.2% | 91.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 56537 | 2.35 | 44.0 | 6.6% | 28.8% | 12.0% | 1974 | $892 | 29.7% | 95.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 56453 | 2.77 | 38.7 | 7.8% | 12.0% | 11.3% | 1976 | $853 | 15.1% | 88.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 56446 | 2.56 | 37.1 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 17.8% | 1962 | $775 | 9.9% | 91.1% | 3.0% |
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 56524. 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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