ZIP Code 56239 - Ghent Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56239 is located in Ghent Minnesota. Portions of 56239 are also in Grandview Township and Lynd Township and Nordland Township (Lyon County). 56239 is entirely within Lyon County. Regionally, 56239 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56239 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ghent |
| Primary County | Lyon County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 608 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56239 Map
56239 Demographics
56239 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 56239 is White. The current unemployment level in 56239 is 4.9%.
| Population | 608 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.72% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 209 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $178,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.4% |
56239 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 80.28% |
| Black | 12 | 1.85% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 17.26% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.15% |
56239 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 22 | 6.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 49 | 15.08% |
| High School Diploma | 90 | 27.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 8 | 2.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 58 | 17.85% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 20% |
| Masters Degree | 31 | 9.54% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.62% |
56239 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.50527191, -95.9122467 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56239 | |
| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Marshall, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 27 Square Miles |
56239 Schools
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56239 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 | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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