ZIP Code 56280 - Porter Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56280 is located in Porter Minnesota. Portions of 56280 are also in Wergeland Township and Alta Vista Township and Marble Township and Burton Township and Norman Township (Yellow Medicine County). 56280 is primarily within Yellow Medicine County, with some portions in Lincoln County. Regionally, 56280 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56280 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Porter |
| Primary County | Yellow Medicine County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 499 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56280 Map
56280 Demographics
56280 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 56280 is White. The current unemployment level in 56280 is 4.9%.
| Population | 499 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.79% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 228 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,909 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $165,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.85% |
56280 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 95.85% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 4.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56280 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 34 | 9.29% |
| Bachelor Degree | 45 | 12.3% |
| High School Diploma | 161 | 43.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 1 | 0.27% |
| GED or Alternate | 8 | 2.19% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 60 | 16.39% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 10.11% |
| Masters Degree | 19 | 5.19% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.27% |
56280 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.64331055, -96.15856171 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56280 | |
| Regions | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul Sioux Falls Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 63 Square Miles |
56280 Schools
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56280 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 | 46l - Prairie Coteau Escarpment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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