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Lac Qui Parle County
Boyd, MN
56218
56218 ZIP Code — Boyd, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56218 is located in
Boyd ,
Minnesota ,
within Lac Qui Parle County .
It covers approximately 97.89 square miles and serves a population of
503 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 320 .
About ZIP code 56218
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $83,125. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 56218 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Boyd
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
503
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
073
Geography
Land area
97.89 sq mi
Water area
0.47 sq mi
Latitude
44.8487
Longitude
-95.9706
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
320
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.6%
44.0%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
35.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
23.8%
16.6%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.0%
4.4%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$83,125
Median household income
$117,000
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 74 14.7% 18 and over 429 85.3% 65 and over 120 23.9% Median age 49.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 455 83.8% Hispanic or Latino 40 7.4% Other race 34 6.3% Two or more races 13 2.4% Asian 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.6%
44.0%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
35.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
23.8%
16.6%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.0%
4.4%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.9% $10k–$15k 3.2% $15k–$25k 10.0% $25k–$35k 3.6% $35k–$50k 15.5% $50k–$75k 11.4% $75k–$100k 21.4% $100k–$150k 22.7% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 6.4% Median income $83,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $117,000 Median rent / month $930 Owner occupied 95.9% Renter occupied 4.1% Vacant 15.7% Single-family detached 94.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.4% Median rooms 7.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 4.2% 1990–1999 1.1% 1980–1989 4.2% 1970–1979 5.4% 1960–1969 2.7% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 10.3% 1939 or earlier 63.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 11.1% 3 bedrooms 47.1% 4 bedrooms 24.1% 5+ bedrooms 10.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.7% 1 vehicle 13.2% 2 vehicles 37.7% 3 or more 46.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 34.5% Electricity 20.5% Propane / LP gas 37.3% Wood 5.0% No fuel used 2.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 112 50.9% Cohabiting couple 14 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 60 27.3% Female householder, no spouse 34 15.5% Households with children under 18 29 13.2% Households with seniors (65+) 87 39.5% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.6% 17.7% Married 45.8% 62.5% Separated 3.6% 2.6% Widowed 3.6% 14.1% Divorced 8.4% 3.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.7% Bachelor's or higher 20.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 1.1% Kindergarten 4 4.5% Elementary school 42 47.2% High school 31 34.8% College / grad school 11 12.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
29.4%
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Professional & management
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Public administration
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.9% Service 13.4% Sales & office 9.9% Natural resources & construction 17.9% Production & transportation 14.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.3% Government 8.8% Self-employed 26.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.3% Carpool 11.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.2% Work from home 22.9% Other means 2.8% Avg commute (minutes) 20.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
26.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.4% Retirement income 24.1% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 6.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.7% High blood pressure 32.7% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 25.0% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.4% Binge drinking 19.2% No physical activity 21.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.0% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 12.5% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 9.8% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.7% Visited dentist 68.7% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 11.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 13.1%
Disability % Any disability 10.1% Under 18 10.8% 18–64 years 8.4% 65 and over 14.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.2% Public insurance 42.3% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 497 98.8% Spanish 1 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 1 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 500 99.4% Born in same state 500 99.4% Born in different state 413 82.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 221 43.9% Italian 21 4.2% French 20 4% Dutch 10 2%
Ancestry Count % English 9 1.8% Arab 3 0.6% German 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.7% Internet access 84.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56218
What city is ZIP code 56218 in?
ZIP code 56218 is primarily assigned to Boyd, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56218 in?
ZIP code 56218 falls within Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56218 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 56218 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56218 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 56218 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56218?
16% of residents in ZIP code 56218 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56218 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 56218 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 56218 in?
ZIP code 56218 observes the CST timezone.
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