NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 56304

MN · Population: 16,884

C+
54/100
56
C+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 56304

Zip code 56304 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 16,884 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $55,586, with home values near $199,500 and rents around $916/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.3% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$55,586
Home Value
$199,500
Rent
$916/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
23.8%
Unemployment
7.3%
Owner-Occupied
41.7%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety56C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).