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Population and households in ZIP 56572
Household size in ZIP 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 56572 has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.48, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
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 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 56572 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in ZIP 56572, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 56572
Renters in ZIP 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 56572 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.0% 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 (45.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 56572: 31.2% 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. Only two of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 56572 are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, 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 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $567 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $677 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $564 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $799 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$232 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 56572 costs $799 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $232 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
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 56572
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 56572 (27.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.7% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.2% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 56572 have finished high school as nationally: 88.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Minnesota overall (93.7%). The share with a diploma is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 56572
| Period | ZIP 56572 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 56572 than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 56572 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 56572 | 2.53 | 48.9 | 4.8% | 18.0% | 31.2% | 1980 | $799 | 27.7% | 88.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 56534 | 2.49 | 47.0 | 3.7% | 9.7% | 27.1% | 1979 | $1,024 | 26.3% | 94.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 56587 | 2.27 | 56.4 | 3.8% | 8.1% | 50.9% | 1991 | $1,080 | 33.6% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 56579 | 2.43 | 46.2 | 5.0% | 7.9% | 10.7% | 1967 | $992 | 23.5% | 94.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 56528 | 2.30 | 56.5 | 4.8% | 8.6% | 55.7% | 1985 | $958 | 33.9% | 97.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 56514 | 2.70 | 35.2 | 6.7% | 13.5% | 7.5% | 1976 | $817 | 31.8% | 96.8% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 56576 | 2.16 | 59.2 | 4.2% | 9.4% | 52.0% | 1980 | $781 | 27.4% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 56573 | 2.45 | 38.6 | 10.2% | 28.7% | 21.9% | 1982 | $853 | 29.4% | 93.8% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 56571 | 2.21 | 57.3 | 3.6% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 1982 | $922 | 28.3% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 56594 | 2.48 | 44.0 | 3.5% | 10.6% | 4.5% | 1964 | $692 | 29.1% | 95.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 56553 | 2.24 | 50.7 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 5.8% | 1969 | $790 | 23.5% | 93.6% | 1.5% |
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 56572. 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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