ZIP Code 56216 - Blomkest Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56216 is located in Blomkest Minnesota. Portions of 56216 are also in Roseland Township and Whitefield Township and Lake Lillian Township. 56216 is entirely within Kandiyohi County. Regionally, 56216 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56216 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Blomkest |
| Primary County | Kandiyohi County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 671 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56216 Map
56216 Demographics
56216 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 56216 is White. The current unemployment level in 56216 is 4.9%.
| Population | 671 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.85% |
| Population Density | 16 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 237 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,125 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $160,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.18% |
56216 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 663 | 94.18% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 5.82% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56216 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 21 | 5.47% |
| Bachelor Degree | 52 | 13.54% |
| High School Diploma | 130 | 33.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 4 | 1.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 91 | 23.7% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 18.75% |
| Masters Degree | 10 | 2.6% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.52% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
56216 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.94210815, -95.05606079 |
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| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Willmar, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 41 Square Miles |
56216 Schools
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56216 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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