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ZIP Code 56072 has segments in 3 Counties (Freeborn, Steele, Waseca).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,228 (100%) |
| Population Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $80,417 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,862 |
| Median Home Value | $205,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,068 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 795 (74.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 118 (11.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 155 (14.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 913 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 632 (69.2%) |
The table below compares 56072 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 17971 | 47th |
| Population Density | # 25466 | 25th |
| Median Household Income | # 12686 | 62nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 14337 | 58th |
| Diversity Index | # 23150 | 31st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
