ZIP Code 56579, MN
Living in 56579
Bikeability19
Walkability57
Commute49
Public Transit21
Affordability79
Public Safety92
Airports6
Hospitals78
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+59 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office16%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$123kMedian Home Value+$4.4k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$526Median Monthly Rent+$218 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas51%
Utility gas2%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 56579
United States45
Minnesota28
Wilkin County16
Property Crime in 56579
United States48
Minnesota45
Wilkin County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 14 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 56579
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado29
Blizzard17
Extreme Cold3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 56579, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 56579, MN
Morning Son Christian School
17 miles, SE
Our Lady of Victory Elementary School
17 miles, SE
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
18 miles, SE
St Mary's School
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 56579, MN
Concordia College at Moorhead
34 miles, NW
Minnesota State University Moorhead
34 miles, NW
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
37 miles, NW
University of Minnesota-Morris
64 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 56579, MN
St Francis Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Community Behavioral Hospital Fergus Falls
17 miles, SE
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
18 miles, SE
Essentia Health St Marys-Detroit Lakes
34 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 56579, MN
Hector International Airport
39 miles, NW
Bemidji Regional Airport
98 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
105 miles, E
Grand Forks International Airport
110 miles, N