56297 ZIP Code – Wood Lake, Minnesota
56297 is a small ZIP code in Wood Lake, Minnesota, part of Yellow Medicine County with a population of approximately 836 residents. At $81,875, the median household income here runs near the Minnesota average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $134,600, well below the national average, with 88.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $625 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 97% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 0.8%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 4.6% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 43.9, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 56237, 56245, 56229.
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ZIP 56297 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56297 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 836 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $134k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $625 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.9% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56237 – Echo
- 56245 – Hanley Falls
- 56229 – Cottonwood
- 56292 – Vesta
- 56214 – Belview
- 56241 – Granite Falls
- 56285 – Sacred Heart
- 56263 – Milroy
- 56287 – Seaforth
- 56223 – Clarkfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56237 | ECHO | 537 | $66,786 |
| 56245 | HANLEY FALLS | 534 | $82,000 |
| 56229 | COTTONWOOD | 1,743 | $93,194 |
| 56292 | VESTA | 591 | $70,000 |
| 56214 | BELVIEW | 639 | $69,375 |