ZIP Code 56241 - Granite Falls Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56241 is located in Granite Falls Minnesota. Portions of 56241 are also in Hazel Run and Minnesota Falls Township and Granite Falls Township and Hazel Run Township and Stony Run Township and Hawk Creek Township and Wang Township and Friendship Township and Sparta Township. 56241 is primarily within Yellow Medicine County, with some portions in Chippewa County and Renville County. Regionally, 56241 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56241 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Granite Falls |
| Primary County | Yellow Medicine County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,696 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 / 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56241 Map
56241 Demographics
56241 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 56241 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56241 is White. The current unemployment level in 56241 is 4.9%.
| Population | 3,696 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.42% |
| Population Density | 25 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,698 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,594 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $392,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.77% |
56241 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,228 | 86.47% |
| Black | 52 | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 284 | 7.61% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56241 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 68.54% |
| Black | 5 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 13.15% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 105 | 16.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56241 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 180 | 6.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 396 | 15.13% |
| High School Diploma | 1,018 | 38.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 16 | 0.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 145 | 5.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 462 | 17.65% |
| Associates Degree | 297 | 11.35% |
| Masters Degree | 64 | 2.45% |
| Professional Degree | 37 | 1.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.08% |
56241 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.79525375, -95.59118652 |
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| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 147 Square Miles |
56241 Schools
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56241 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 | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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