Population 2,571 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 56557
Household size in ZIP 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 56557 average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.51, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.1, ZIP 56557 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children.
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 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 56557: 21.5% of all 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 56557
Renters in ZIP 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.3% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 56557 is about as common as it is nationally: 34.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Minnesota overall (27.8%). Among homeowners, 56.7% 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 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.0% of the housing in ZIP 56557, 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 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 56557 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, 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 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $429 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $487 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $600 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $719 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$291 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 56557 pays $719 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.9% 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 56557
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 56557: 14.0% 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 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.4% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 56557 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 56557
| Period | ZIP 56557 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 56557: 9.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. 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 56557 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 56557 | 2.74 | 34.1 | 21.5% | 34.6% | 16.0% | 1971 | $719 | 14.0% | 87.4% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 56516 | 2.88 | 31.0 | 15.5% | 21.5% | 14.5% | 1975 | $848 | 17.8% | 94.7% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 56566 | 2.92 | 37.4 | 21.7% | 19.4% | 29.4% | 1979 | $613 | 16.7% | 88.9% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 56584 | 2.25 | 48.3 | 7.0% | 19.5% | 17.6% | 1962 | $723 | 17.6% | 92.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 56545 | 2.65 | 43.5 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 12.6% | 1955 | $799 | 19.0% | 94.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 56651 | 2.64 | 40.2 | 10.9% | 14.6% | 42.7% | 1980 | $780 | 27.4% | 89.9% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 56621 | 2.41 | 44.5 | 9.2% | 23.0% | 18.5% | 1980 | $719 | 20.5% | 90.1% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 56510 | 2.35 | 42.1 | 13.6% | 27.0% | 13.1% | 1962 | $750 | 28.2% | 94.6% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 56678 | 2.80 | 38.2 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 17.4% | 1985 | $873 | 23.8% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 56550 | 2.28 | 42.9 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.9% | 1954 | $898 | 22.1% | 93.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 56548 | 2.18 | 42.7 | 9.9% | 20.1% | 25.2% | 1958 | $697 | 22.8% | 93.1% | 4.0% |
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 56557. 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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