ZIP Code 56251 - Kandiyohi Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56251 is located in Kandiyohi Minnesota. Portions of 56251 are also in Kandiyohi Township and Green Lake Township and Harrison Township. 56251 is entirely within Kandiyohi County. Regionally, 56251 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56251 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Kandiyohi |
| Primary County | Kandiyohi County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 901 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56251 Map
56251 Demographics
56251 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 56251 is White. The current unemployment level in 56251 is 4.9%.
| Population | 901 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.84% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 460 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,015 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $167,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.18% |
56251 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 99.18% |
| Black | 4 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56251 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 67 | 9.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 90 | 13.18% |
| High School Diploma | 242 | 35.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 3 | 0.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 103 | 15.08% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 21.96% |
| Masters Degree | 25 | 3.66% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
56251 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.14719772, -94.91197968 |
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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 | 32 Square Miles |
56251 Schools
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56251 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 | 51k - McGrath Till Plain and Drumlins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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