ZIP Code 56279 - Pennock Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56279 is located in Pennock Minnesota. Portions of 56279 are also in Willmar and Mamre Township and Arctander Township and St. Johns Township and Norway Lake Township and Dovre Township and Lake Andrew Township. 56279 is entirely within Kandiyohi County. Regionally, 56279 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56279 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Pennock |
| Primary County | Kandiyohi County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,129 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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56279 Demographics
56279 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 56279 is White. The current unemployment level in 56279 is 4.9%.
| Population | 1,129 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.6% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 485 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $352,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.48% |
56279 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,107 | 85.48% |
| Black | 10 | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 12.59% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56279 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 93 | 11.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 102 | 12.9% |
| High School Diploma | 234 | 29.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 0.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 28 | 3.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 177 | 22.38% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 15.04% |
| Masters Degree | 30 | 3.79% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.25% |
56279 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.21866989, -95.17687988 |
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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 | 62 Square Miles |
56279 Schools
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56279 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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