ZIP Code 56244 -- Hancock, MN

Stevens | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
1,832
Unknown
Median Income
$85,417
Home Value
$162,100
Median Rent
$914
Median Age
33.70
Diversity Index
43.30
Moderate
Cost of Living
65.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
3.0%

About ZIP Code 56244

ZIP code 56244 in Hancock, Minnesota is a unknown area with a population of 1,832. The median household income is $85,417, which is This is 14% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $162,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 65.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 33.70 years. Approximately 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Stevens, MN.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,832
Median Age
33.70
Male Population
981
53.5%
Female Population
851
46.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
43.30 Moderate
White
82.9%
Black or African American
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
12.2%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
1.8%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
10.2%
Other Race
3.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$85,417
Mean Household Income
$121,135
Per Capita Income
$42,519
Below Poverty Line
6.5%

This is 14% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$162,100
Median Rent
$914
Total Housing Units
716
Occupied Units
635
Vacant Units
81
11.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1964
Owner Occupied
78.9%
Renter Occupied
21.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 78.9% Renter 21.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 92.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
927
Employment Rate
97.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.6%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
8.5%

Cost of Living Index

65.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 56244 is 34.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Stevens

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
56267 Morris 6,783 $74,442
56221 Chokio 731 $74,583
56235 Donnelly 523 $72,500
56207 Alberta 211 $87,969

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 56244

ZIP code 56244 (Hancock, MN) has a total population of 1,832 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 33.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 56244 is $85,417 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 14% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 56244 is primarily located in Hancock, Minnesota (MN). It falls within Stevens County.

The median home value in ZIP code 56244 is $162,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $914.

The median age in ZIP code 56244 is 33.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 56244 has a cost of living index of 65.20 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 56244, 20.14% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.94% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 56244 is 3.02%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 8.46% 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.