ZIP Code 56248 -- Herman, MN

Grant | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 23.82% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 85.92% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
761
Unknown
Median Income
$83,000
Home Value
$181,100
Median Rent
$535
Median Age
47.00
Diversity Index
6.40
Very Low
Cost of Living
56.6
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.0%

About ZIP Code 56248

ZIP code 56248 in Herman, Minnesota is a unknown area with a population of 761. The median household income is $83,000, which is This is 11% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $181,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 56.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 47.00 years. Approximately 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Grant, MN.

Population & Age

Total Population
761
Median Age
47.00
Male Population
434
57.0%
Female Population
327
43.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
6.40 Very Low
White
96.9%
Black or African American
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.1%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.4%
Other Race
0.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$83,000
Mean Household Income
$89,172
Per Capita Income
$42,253
Below Poverty Line
11.2%

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

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$181,100
Median Rent
$535
Total Housing Units
459
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
111
24.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1957
Owner Occupied
85.9%
Renter Occupied
14.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 85.9% Renter 14.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
386
Employment Rate
94.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.6%
Carpool
3.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
23.8%

Cost of Living Index

56.6
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 56248 is 43.4% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Grant

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
56531 Elbow lake 2,063 $74,583
56309 Ashby 1,296 $84,750
56339 Hoffman 1,115 $60,893
56311 Barrett 666 $74,583
56590 Wendell 367 $70,500
56274 Norcross 170 $118,889

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 56248

ZIP code 56248 (Herman, MN) has a total population of 761 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 47.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 56248 is $83,000 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 11% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 56248 is primarily located in Herman, Minnesota (MN). It falls within Grant County.

The median home value in ZIP code 56248 is $181,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $535.

The median age in ZIP code 56248 is 47.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 56248 has a cost of living index of 56.64 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 56248, 23.98% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.65% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 56248 is 5.96%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 23.82% 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.