| Official Zip Code Name | Atwater |
| Zip Code State | Minnesota |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Kandiyohi |
| Secondary County: | Meeker |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Current Population: | 2339 |
| Racial Majority: | White 95.45% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 89.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income | $52591 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $61120 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.6 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 1161 - 1253 ft. |
| Area | 107 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 45.12266800, -94.79487000 |
The current unemployment level in 56209 is 4.9% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 3.4% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 56209 decreased to 2339 from 2492 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 56209 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 56209 public schools is White. 52.5% of students in 56209 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2139 | 95.45% | 2243 | -5% |
| Black Or African American | 7 | 0.31% | 5 | +40% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 3.12% | 74 | -5% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 3 | -100% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.89% | 8 | +150% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 4 | 0.22% | 4 | +25% |
| White | 89.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2339 | 2492 |
| Male Population | 51.50% | |
| Female Population | 48.50% | |
| Total Households | 975 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 52.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $52591 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 46.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 41.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 11.40% |
| 56209 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Minnesota District 7 | Collin Peterson | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Minnesota Congressional Districts | ||
| 56251 - Kandiyohi |
| 56362 - Paynesville |
| 56243 - Grove City |
| 56228 - Cosmos |
| 56288 - Spicer |
| 56253 - Lake Lillian |
| Atwater, MN |
Zip Code 56209 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 0 | 7 | 20 | 33 | 47 | 56 | 61 | 58 | 48 | 36 | 22 | 6 | 33 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 19 | 26 | 38 | 56 | 70 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 71 | 58 | 38 | 24 | 53 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .84 | .66 | 1.68 | 2.29 | 3.31 | 4.92 | 3.84 | 3.84 | 2.86 | 2.22 | 1.6 | .71 | 28.77 |