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Zip Code 56621

MN · Population: 4,482

B
61/100
60
B
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 56621

Zip code 56621 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 4,482 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $59,901 and home values around $159,800, 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 17.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.8% 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
$59,901
Home Value
$159,800
Rent
$763/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
17.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
Owner-Occupied
79.5%
Rent Burden
15.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety60BLower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).