ZIP Code 56251 Demographics & Data

Kandiyohi, MN (ZIP Code 56251) Data Profile

Minnesota

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 56251

ZIP Code 56251 is associated with the city of Kandiyohi in Minnesota (Kandiyohi County) in the U.S. The 56251 ZIP Code has a median age of 40.5 years, and 20.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $63,750, while about 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 94.2% in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $31,528. The current population estimate is 848.

Population in 56251

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 56251 is 848.

Kandiyohi, MN

The 56251 ZIP Code is associated with Kandiyohi, MN in Kandiyohi County.

Area Codes associated with 56251

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 56251 include 320.

Sunrise / Sunset in 56251

Sunrise: 7:40 am
Sunset: 6:28 pm
Sunrise in 56251 7:40 am
Sunrise in 56251 6:28 pm

Weather forecast for 56251

Tonight's forecast for 56251: Widespread frost. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 56251

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 56251 Fair

Internet in 56251

Approximately 79.6% of households in ZIP Code 56251 have broadband Internet service, while about 91.3% have a computer.

Gender in 56251

In ZIP Code 56251, males make up an estimated 50.9% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 49.1%.

Health Insurance in 56251

Approximately 6.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 56251 (Kandiyohi, MN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 56251

The median household income in ZIP Code 56251 is $63,750, while the region's mean household income is $80,110. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,528. The per capita income in ZIP Code 56251 of $31,528 is approximately 16.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 5.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 42.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.1% of the population in 56251 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.8% of 56251 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 56251

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 28.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.6%
$200,000 or more per year 7.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 56251

In ZIP Code 56251, 94.2% of the population graduated high school, while 20.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.2% in this Kandiyohi County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 56251

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.2%
Some college, no degree 26.0%
Associate's degree 20.2%
Bachelor's degree 13.8%
Graduate or professional degree 7.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 56251

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 56251, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 1.8% of 56251 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 56251 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.5%), followed by Black or African American (1.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 56251

Industry Percent
White 97.5%
Black or African American 1.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 56251

Residents of ZIP Code 56251 are older than average. The median age of 40.5 years in ZIP Code 56251 is approximately 6.3% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 56251 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 10.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 56251 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 56251

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 9.0%
5 to 9 years 6.3%
10 to 14 years 7.4%
15 to 19 years 5.8%
20 to 24 years 4.0%
25 to 34 years 13.8%
35 to 44 years 9.8%
45 to 54 years 10.8%
55 to 59 years 7.8%
60 to 64 years 7.9%
65 to 74 years 9.1%
75 to 84 years 6.6%
85 years and over 1.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 56251 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 56251

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 56251 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 56251 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 56251 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 56251

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 56251

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 56251

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 56251, an estimated 23.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kandiyohi County region.

Age of Housing in 56251

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 23.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 56251

In 56251, 73.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.0 minutes. Approximately 19.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 56251 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.8% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.9% of 56251 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 56251

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.2%
Construction 12.8%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Retail trade 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 11.3%
Information 1.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.2%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 4.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 56251

In ZIP Code 56251, 95.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kandiyohi County region.

Language Spoken in 56251

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.9%
Spanish 2.1%
Other Indo-European languages 0.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 56251 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 56251 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.81 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.75% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.01% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes electricity rates in 56251 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 56251

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 56251 11.92¢/kWh 10.28¢/kWh 8.08¢/kWh
Minnesota 16.32¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 9.79¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 56251

Month ZIP Code 56251 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.13 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.97 3 6.31
Mar 4.83 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.59 5.13 7.3
May 5.63 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.01 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.48 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.11 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.66 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.23 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.47 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.67 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 56251. This visualizes solar power levels in 56251 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.