NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 56721

MN · Population: 10,905

A
84/100
88
A
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
78
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 56721

Zip code 56721 is located in Minnesota and is home to approximately 10,905 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $86,875 and home values around $242,000, 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 28.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, 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
$86,875
Home Value
$242,000
Rent
$833/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
28.2%
Unemployment
3.3%
Owner-Occupied
72.1%
Rent Burden
11.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy78B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).