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ZIP Code 56542

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,435

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 — 56542

What is the median household income in 56542?
The median household income in 56542 is $57,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 56542?
The poverty rate in 56542 is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 56542?
$176,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 56542?
The median gross rent in 56542 is $800 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 56542 residents have a college degree?
24.6% of adults in 56542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,435
Median Income
$57,750
Median Home Value
$176,800
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.3%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,155 (+16.4%) Home Value: +$39,800 (+29.1%) Poverty Rate: +6.8 pp (+125.9%) Bachelor's+: -1.6 pp (-6.1%) Unemployment: +3.3 pp (+82.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,435
Median Age 45.0
Female 52.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 92.6% Asian 0.3% Two or More 4.5% Other 0.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,750 ±$5,102
Per Capita Income $78,252
Median Family Income $70,446
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Child Poverty Rate 24.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.8%
$10–15k
5.5%
$15–25k
10.5%
$25–35k
9.6%
$35–50k
9.7%
$50–75k
22.1%
$75–100k
12.2%
$100–150k
11.4%
$150–200k
7.5%
$200k+
4.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,181
Owner-Occupied 69.9%
Renter-Occupied 30.1%
Vacancy Rate 14.6%
Median Home Value $176,800
Median Gross Rent $800
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.5%
$50–100k
16.0%
$100–200k
16.6%
$200–300k
21.4%
$300–500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.8%
$500–1k
63.6%
$1–1.5k
27.5%
$2–2.5k
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.4%
1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
36.2%
3+
29.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
2.5%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
8.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.0%
1940–1969
5.5%
1970–1999
14.5%
2000–2009
8.6%
2010+
6.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.6%
Graduate Degree 7.9%
Some College / Associate 20.0%
Less Than High School 4.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.1%
Unemployment Rate 7.3%
Work from Home 7.9%
Self-Employed 6.7%
Government Workers 17.2%
Private For-Profit 75.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.7%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Retail
11.4%
Prof. Services
7.1%
Construction
5.9%
Agriculture
5.9%
Public Admin
4.3%
Arts/Entmt.
4.2%
Finance
2.7%
Transportation
2.4%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
38.8%
Sales
19.8%
Food Prep
18.4%
Production
14.4%
Construction
8.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.1 min
Drove Alone 75.3%
Carpool 6.4%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 7.9%
Walked 6.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,009
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.4%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
8.6%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
3.1%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
10.2%
45–54
9.0%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
12.6%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 24.0% Working age (18–64): 76.0% 65 and over: 25.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.3%
Naturalized Citizen 38.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
61.3%
Asia
25.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.8%
With a Disability 16.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.1%
Uninsured 6.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.8%
Has a Computer 90.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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