56209 ZIP Code – Atwater, Minnesota
56209 is a small ZIP code in Atwater, Minnesota, part of Kandiyohi County with a population of approximately 2,565 residents. The median household income is $80,179 — near the Minnesota average and near the national average. At $195,700, median home values run below the national average, with 82.9% owner-occupied housing (stable). . Median rent is $818, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (decreasing).
At 5.7%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 4.4% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 36.4, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 56251, 56243, 56288.
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ZIP 56209 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56209 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,565 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $80k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $195k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $818 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.4% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56251 – Kandiyohi
- 56243 – Grove City
- 56288 – Spicer
- 56253 – Lake Lillian
- 56201 – Willmar
- 55355 – Litchfield
- 56228 – Cosmos
- 56273 – New London
- 55329 – Eden Valley
- 56216 – Blomkest
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56251 | KANDIYOHI | 901 | $75,750 |
| 56243 | GROVE CITY | 1,864 | $64,583 |
| 56288 | SPICER | 4,728 | $101,389 |
| 56253 | LAKE LILLIAN | 833 | $71,071 |
| 56201 | WILLMAR | 24,685 | $64,573 |