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ZIP Code 56240 has segments in 2 Counties (Big Stone, Traverse).
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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 | 796 (100%) |
| Population Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 10 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $76,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,764 |
| Median Home Value | $153,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 422 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 229 (54.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 119 (28.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 74 (17.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 348 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 197 (56.6%) |
The table below compares 56240 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 | # 24245 | 28th |
| Population Density | # 30033 | 11th |
| Median Household Income | # 14476 | 57th |
| Per Capita Income | # 9412 | 72nd |
| Diversity Index | # 26730 | 21st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
