ZIP Code 56279
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,122
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 — 56279
- What is the median household income in 56279?
- The median household income in 56279 is $78,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 56279?
- The poverty rate in 56279 is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 56279?
- $228,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 56279?
- The median gross rent in 56279 is $1,115 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 56279 residents have a college degree?
- 18.2% of adults in 56279 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,122
Median Income
$78,750
Median Home Value
$228,100
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.9%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,375 (+13.5%)
Home Value:
+$44,300 (+24.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.8 pp (-39.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.8 pp (+46.8%)
Unemployment:
-1.6 pp (-45.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,122
Median Age
36.0
Female
50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 87.6%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Other 1.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.8%
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$78,750
±$9,565
Per Capita Income
$91,343
Median Family Income
$88,500
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Child Poverty Rate
9.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
0.9%
$15–25k
3.2%
$25–35k
5.4%
$35–50k
14.7%
$50–75k
16.6%
$75–100k
18.8%
$100–150k
22.2%
$150–200k
6.5%
$200k+
6.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
538
Owner-Occupied
81.9%
Renter-Occupied
18.1%
Vacancy Rate
13.8%
Median Home Value
$228,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,115
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
10.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.3%
$50–100k
9.7%
$100–200k
13.7%
$200–300k
29.5%
$300–500k
24.5%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.7%
$500–1k
25.0%
$1–1.5k
58.3%
$2–2.5k
6.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.1%
1 vehicle
18.8%
2 vehicles
40.5%
3+
36.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
91.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
1.7%
Mobile home
2.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.3%
1940–1969
1.1%
1970–1999
26.2%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.2%
Graduate Degree
5.0%
Some College / Associate
25.8%
Less Than High School
4.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Work from Home
12.0%
Self-Employed
8.2%
Government Workers
16.1%
Private For-Profit
74.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.1%
Manufacturing
13.7%
Construction
9.5%
Agriculture
9.3%
Retail
8.9%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Public Admin
5.4%
Transportation
4.6%
Arts/Entmt.
3.2%
Wholesale
2.8%
Finance
2.1%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
30.8%
Sales
20.3%
Production
17.7%
Food Prep
17.3%
Construction
13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.4 min
Drove Alone
76.9%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
12.0%
Walked
3.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
464
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
58.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.9%
5–9
8.4%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
14.9%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
10.6%
55–64
4.8%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
11.4%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 26.9%
Working age (18–64): 73.1%
65 and over: 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.4%
Naturalized Citizen
92.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.7%
With a Disability
14.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.9%
Uninsured
8.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.9%
Has a Computer
92.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023