56215 ZIP Code – Benson, Minnesota
56215 is a ZIP code serving Benson, Minnesota in Swift County with a population of approximately 4,696 residents. At $54,942, the median household income here runs below the Minnesota average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $150,500, well below the national average, with 68.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $898 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (decreasing).
At 3.9%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 27.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 43.3, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 56226, 56271, 56231.
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ZIP 56215 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56215 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,696 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $150k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $898 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.1% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56226 – Clontarf
- 56271 – Murdock
- 56231 – Danvers
- 56244 – Hancock
- 56249 – Holloway
- 56252 – Kerkhoven
- 56381 – Starbuck
- 56289 – Sunburg
- 56262 – Milan
- 56279 – Pennock
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56226 | CLONTARF | 195 | $98,333 |
| 56271 | MURDOCK | 1,322 | $67,321 |
| 56231 | DANVERS | 355 | $107,500 |
| 56244 | HANCOCK | 1,714 | $78,611 |
| 56249 | HOLLOWAY | 283 | $68,594 |