ZIP Code 56241 -- Granite falls, MN

Yellow Medicine | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.3x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
3,933
Unknown
Median Income
$66,875
Home Value
$155,600
Median Rent
$863
Median Age
41.00
Diversity Index
45.70
Moderate
Cost of Living
62.1
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.9%

About ZIP Code 56241

ZIP code 56241 in Granite Falls, Minnesota is a unknown area with a population of 3,933. The median household income is $66,875, which is This is 11% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $155,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.00 years. Approximately 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Yellow Medicine, MN.

Population & Age

Total Population
3,933
Median Age
41.00
Male Population
2,104
53.5%
Female Population
1,829
46.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
45.70 Moderate
White
80.0%
Black or African American
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
10.4%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
6.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.7%
Other Race
4.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$66,875
Mean Household Income
$97,828
Per Capita Income
$41,976
Below Poverty Line
7.9%

This is 11% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$155,600
Median Rent
$863
Total Housing Units
1,826
Occupied Units
1,770
Vacant Units
56
3.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1969
Owner Occupied
77.8%
Renter Occupied
22.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 77.8% Renter 22.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,032
Employment Rate
93.1%
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.8%
Carpool
12.0%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
6.2%

Cost of Living Index

62.1
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 56241 is 37.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Yellow Medicine

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
56220 Canby 2,617 $61,414
56223 Clarkfield 1,351 $71,667
56297 Wood lake 811 $82,250
56237 Echo 553 $89,000
56280 Porter 530 $78,214
56245 Hanley falls 441 $84,583

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 56241

ZIP code 56241 (Granite falls, MN) has a total population of 3,933 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 56241 is $66,875 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 11% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 56241 is primarily located in Granite falls, Minnesota (MN). It falls within Yellow Medicine County.

The median home value in ZIP code 56241 is $155,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $863.

The median age in ZIP code 56241 is 41.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 56241 has a cost of living index of 62.11 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 56241, 20.41% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.77% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 56241 is 6.89%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.15% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.