ZIP Code 56289 -- Sunburg, MN

Kandiyohi | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median age of 57.30 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 92.20% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
599
Unknown
Median Income
$78,958
Home Value
$301,700
Median Rent
$788
Median Age
57.30
Diversity Index
4.30
Very Low
Cost of Living
90.9
below average
Unemployment
1.8%

About ZIP Code 56289

ZIP code 56289 in Sunburg, Minnesota is a unknown area with a population of 599. The median household income is $78,958, which is This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $301,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.8x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 90.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 57.30 years. Approximately 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Kandiyohi, MN.

Population & Age

Total Population
599
Median Age
57.30
Male Population
313
52.3%
Female Population
286
47.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
4.30 Very Low
White
97.8%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
1.3%
Other Race
0.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$78,958
Mean Household Income
$94,753
Per Capita Income
$46,031
Below Poverty Line
6.4%

This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$301,700
Median Rent
$788
Total Housing Units
368
Occupied Units
282
Vacant Units
86
23.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1978
Owner Occupied
92.2%
Renter Occupied
7.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.8x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 92.2% Renter 7.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 93.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 7.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
274
Employment Rate
98.2%
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
71.8%
Carpool
12.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
14.5%

Cost of Living Index

90.9
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 56289 is 9.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Kandiyohi

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
56201 Willmar 25,146 $68,804
56273 New london 4,956 $90,122
56288 Spicer 4,697 $111,021
56209 Atwater 2,570 $86,118
56282 Raymond 1,471 $69,896
56279 Pennock 1,126 $84,000

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 56289

ZIP code 56289 (Sunburg, MN) has a total population of 599 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 57.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 56289 is $78,958 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 56289 is primarily located in Sunburg, Minnesota (MN). It falls within Kandiyohi County.

The median home value in ZIP code 56289 is $301,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $788.

The median age in ZIP code 56289 is 57.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 56289 has a cost of living index of 90.92 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 56289, 23.47% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 7.61% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 56289 is 1.82%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 14.50% 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.