ZIP Code 56212 - Bellingham Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56212 is located in Bellingham Minnesota. Portions of 56212 are also in Perry Township and Yellow Bank Township and Agassiz Township and Walter Township and Lake Shore Township. 56212 is entirely within Lac Qui Parle County. Regionally, 56212 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56212 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Bellingham |
| Primary County | Lac Qui Parle County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 511 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56212 Map
56212 Demographics
56212 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56212 is White. The current unemployment level in 56212 is 4.9%.
| Population | 511 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.06% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 232 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $206,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.99% |
56212 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 90.99% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 9.01% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56212 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 12 | 3.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 36 | 10.23% |
| High School Diploma | 171 | 48.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.85% |
| GED or Alternate | 11 | 3.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 54 | 15.34% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 14.2% |
| Masters Degree | 11 | 3.13% |
| Professional Degree | 4 | 1.14% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
56212 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.15976334, -96.33463287 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56212 | |
| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 92 Square Miles |
56212 Schools
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56212 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 46o - Minnesota River Prairie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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