NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 56551

MN · Population: 2,191

B+
73/100
60
B
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 56551

Zip code 56551 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 2,191 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $60,000 and home values around $199,600, 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 24.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$60,000
Home Value
$199,600
Rent
$696/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
24.7%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
78.4%
Rent Burden
13.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety60BLower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).