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Population and households in ZIP 56716
Household size in ZIP 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 56716 are small: just 2.06 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.29, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 257 Minnesota ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have smaller households.
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 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 56716 is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 56716 (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 56716
Renters in ZIP 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.4% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 56716 than nationally: 38.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 44.9% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 56716: 15.4% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.0 points, 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 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 56716 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, 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 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $585 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $607 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $790 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $931 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$347 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 56716 costs $931 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 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 56716
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.2% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 56716 than nationally: 32.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 56716 is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 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 56716
| Period | ZIP 56716 | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 56716 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 56716 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 56716 | 2.06 | 43.1 | 9.4% | 38.4% | 15.4% | 1966 | $931 | 32.2% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 56723 | 2.60 | 38.7 | 9.0% | 12.6% | 10.9% | 1969 | $991 | 26.0% | 97.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 56523 | 2.64 | 38.9 | 12.8% | 15.1% | 15.0% | 1957 | $922 | 22.8% | 96.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 56750 | 2.29 | 44.5 | 5.9% | 15.7% | 9.9% | 1968 | $535 | 19.7% | 94.9% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 56736 | 2.50 | 46.8 | 3.5% | 9.5% | 54.3% | 1975 | $792 | 28.5% | 94.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 58201 | 2.22 | 33.8 | 6.3% | 50.6% | 5.6% | 1987 | $1,159 | 41.1% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 58278 | 2.79 | 41.3 | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.1% | 1976 | $839 | 37.9% | 98.6% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 58275 | 2.68 | 43.9 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 1965 | $1,325 | 28.6% | 97.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 56535 | 2.31 | 42.9 | 6.2% | 28.8% | 27.7% | 1970 | $859 | 21.2% | 90.2% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 56715 | 2.31 | 43.0 | 8.7% | 17.2% | 15.9% | 1965 | $533 | 18.2% | 94.6% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 56556 | 2.66 | 33.3 | 5.7% | 29.6% | 11.6% | 1955 | $714 | 29.1% | 90.5% | 1.6% |
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 56716. 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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