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ZIP Code 56278

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,685

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 — 56278

What is the median household income in 56278?
The median household income in 56278 is $60,192 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 56278?
The poverty rate in 56278 is 6.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 56278?
$176,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 56278?
The median gross rent in 56278 is $739 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 56278 residents have a college degree?
23.0% of adults in 56278 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,685
Median Income
$60,192
Median Home Value
$176,200
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,838 (+6.8%) Home Value: +$71,200 (+67.8%) Poverty Rate: -1.6 pp (-21.1%) Bachelor's+: +6.3 pp (+37.7%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+18.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,685
Median Age 50.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.1% White (non-Hisp.) 96.0% Black 0.2% Asian 0.7% Two or More 2.1% Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.5%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,192 ±$11,090
Per Capita Income $79,670
Median Family Income $73,309
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Child Poverty Rate 6.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$10–15k
6.1%
$15–25k
10.7%
$25–35k
9.0%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
21.8%
$75–100k
9.8%
$100–150k
15.3%
$150–200k
4.6%
$200k+
6.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,565
Owner-Occupied 79.6%
Renter-Occupied 20.4%
Vacancy Rate 25.9%
Median Home Value $176,200
Median Gross Rent $739
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 10.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.6%
$50–100k
23.9%
$100–200k
13.8%
$200–300k
23.0%
$300–500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.9%
$500–1k
56.2%
$1–1.5k
10.0%
$1.5–2k
8.2%
$2–2.5k
3.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.6%
1 vehicle
35.9%
2 vehicles
37.4%
3+
24.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.7%
Single-fam. att.
3.2%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
0.7%
20+ units
5.4%
Mobile home
4.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
33.0%
1940–1969
8.6%
1970–1999
12.6%
2000–2009
3.3%
2010+
5.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.0%
Graduate Degree 10.1%
Some College / Associate 19.2%
Less Than High School 3.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.3%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 4.4%
Self-Employed 7.4%
Government Workers 16.9%
Private For-Profit 75.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
41.2%
Retail
10.5%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Transportation
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Construction
5.5%
Agriculture
5.4%
Prof. Services
4.1%
Finance
4.1%
Wholesale
2.7%
Public Admin
2.2%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
37.4%
Sales
19.6%
Production
18.2%
Food Prep
16.8%
Construction
8.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 15.2 min
Drove Alone 77.3%
Carpool 12.1%
Public Transit 2.3%
Work from Home 4.4%
Walked 3.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,160
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
3.4%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
10.7%
35–44
10.1%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
8.0%
75–84
15.0%
85+
7.3%
Under 18: 20.7% Working age (18–64): 79.3% 65 and over: 30.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.6%
Naturalized Citizen 44.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
44.2%
Asia
41.9%
Europe
14.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.1%
With a Disability 14.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.9%
Uninsured 2.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.5%
Has a Computer 95.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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