NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 56072

MN · Population: 2,127

B+
74/100
71
B+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
70
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 56072

Zip code 56072 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 2,127 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $70,556 and home values around $180,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$70,556
Home Value
$180,400
Rent
$754/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
19.2%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
82.9%
Rent Burden
12.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy70B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).