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ZIP Code 56256

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,352

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 56256

What is the median household income in 56256?
The median household income in 56256 is $62,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 56256?
The poverty rate in 56256 is 5.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 56256?
$122,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 56256?
The median gross rent in 56256 is $906 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 56256 residents have a college degree?
20.8% of adults in 56256 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,352
Median Income
$62,250
Median Home Value
$122,400
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.9%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,636 (+18.3%) Home Value: +$39,800 (+48.2%) Poverty Rate: -0.5 pp (-9.1%) Bachelor's+: +2.8 pp (+15.6%) Unemployment: -0.8 pp (-47.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,352
Median Age 53.0
Female 51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.8% White (non-Hisp.) 97.1% Black 0.9% Asian 0.4% Two or More 0.9% Other 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $62,250 ±$5,588
Per Capita Income $76,197
Median Family Income $79,830
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Child Poverty Rate 12.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$10–15k
3.6%
$15–25k
12.2%
$25–35k
8.9%
$35–50k
12.2%
$50–75k
18.4%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
14.7%
$150–200k
7.6%
$200k+
5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,349
Owner-Occupied 76.3%
Renter-Occupied 23.7%
Vacancy Rate 17.9%
Median Home Value $122,400
Median Gross Rent $906
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.6%
$50–100k
21.8%
$100–200k
24.1%
$200–300k
17.0%
$300–500k
9.1%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.5%
$500–1k
51.4%
$1–1.5k
31.3%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3+
27.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
7.0%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
36.0%
1940–1969
8.2%
1970–1999
13.0%
2000–2009
5.5%
2010+
1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 96.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.8%
Graduate Degree 4.8%
Some College / Associate 21.9%
Less Than High School 1.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.7%
Unemployment Rate 0.9%
Work from Home 10.6%
Self-Employed 17.4%
Government Workers 15.9%
Private For-Profit 66.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.6%
Agriculture
16.1%
Retail
8.2%
Construction
7.7%
Finance
6.2%
Wholesale
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Arts/Entmt.
4.7%
Transportation
3.9%
Public Admin
3.4%
Prof. Services
1.5%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
38.2%
Food Prep
19.4%
Sales
17.9%
Construction
13.1%
Production
11.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 15.8 min
Drove Alone 71.5%
Carpool 11.0%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 10.6%
Walked 5.1%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,108
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.6%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
3.1%
20–24
3.8%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
9.1%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
10.2%
75–84
14.1%
85+
11.3%
Under 18: 19.0% Working age (18–64): 81.0% 65 and over: 31.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.7%
Naturalized Citizen 50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
50.0%
Latin America
25.0%
Europe
18.8%
Africa
6.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.9%
With a Disability 18.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.3%
Uninsured 1.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.7%
Has a Computer 88.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023