NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 56528

MN · Population: 1,721

B
68/100
76
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
Zip 56528, MN — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 56528

Zip code 56528 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 1,721 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $75,000 and home values around $302,500, 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 26.3% 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
$75,000
Home Value
$302,500
Rent
$1,025/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
26.3%
Unemployment
7.3%
Owner-Occupied
85.9%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).