| ZIP Code | 56308 |
| ZIP Code Name | Alexandria |
| Primary County | Douglas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 25,941 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
56308 is a United States ZIP Code located in Alexandria Minnesota. Portions of 56308 are also in Forada and Nelson and La Grand Township and Hudson Township and Lake Mary Township and Alexandria Township and Carlos Township. 56308 is entirely within Douglas County. 56308 is within Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
56308 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 56308 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56308 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56308 is White. The current unemployment level in 56308 is 2.3%.
| Population | 25,941 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.25% |
| Population Density | 140 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,812 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $68,456 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $71,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 2.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.35% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,858 | 96.07% |
| Black | 69 | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 656 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 103 | 0.4% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,397 | 93.68% |
| Black | 29 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 4.22% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,191 | 7.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,225 | 20.42% |
| High School Diploma | 4,323 | 27.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 101 | 0.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 386 | 2.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,528 | 16.01% |
| Associates Degree | 2,615 | 16.56% |
| Masters Degree | 891 | 5.64% |
| Professional Degree | 436 | 2.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 89 | 0.56% |
| Coordinates | 45.87114334,-95.39205170 |
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| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Alexandria, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 185 Square Miles |
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