56315 ZIP Code — Brandon, MN

Douglas County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56315 is located in Brandon, Minnesota, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 68.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320/218.

About ZIP code 56315

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,893. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56315 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,897

population

68.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56315 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56315

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56315. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brandon	Acceptable
Brandon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56326 Evansville (3.6 mi) 56332 Garfield (4.2 mi) 56309 Ashby (11.3 mi) 56308 Alexandria (11.4 mi) 56343 Kensington (12.2 mi) 56339 Hoffman (14.1 mi) 56311 Barrett (15.3 mi) 56354 Miltona (15.5 mi) 56524 Clitherall (16.2 mi) 56319 Carlos (16.3 mi) 56361 Parkers Prairie (16.4 mi) 56588 Vining (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,897
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	68.88 sq mi
Water area	7.82 sq mi
Latitude	45.9845
Longitude	-95.5940
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320/218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,897

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$85,893

Median household income

$35,755

Per capita income

$224,800

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

920

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

120

149

35–44

150

120

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

110

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	478	25.2%
18 and over	1,419	74.8%
65 and over	356	18.8%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,842	96.5%
Two or more races	35	1.8%
Black or African American	12	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.6%
Asian	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$85,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,800
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	30.3%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	14.9%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	35.6%
Propane / LP gas	53.1%
Fuel oil	6.0%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	465	64.6%
Cohabiting couple	52	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	107	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	96	13.3%
Households with children under 18	227	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	32.1%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	18.8%
Married	64.4%	69.1%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%
Widowed	3.6%	5.8%
Divorced	7.7%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 22.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	5.6%
Kindergarten	28	6.8%
Elementary school	199	48.5%
High school	105	25.6%
College / grad school	55	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.4%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 15.0%

Construction 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Public administration 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Other services 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	29.6%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,753	92.4%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,888	99.5%
Born in same state	1,886	99.4%
Born in different state	1,547	81.5%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.5%
Not a US citizen	5	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	487	25.7%
Italian	173	9.1%
Arab	66	3.5%
French	31	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.8%
Dutch	6	0.3%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	97.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56315

What city is ZIP code 56315 in?

ZIP code 56315 is primarily assigned to Brandon, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56315 in?

ZIP code 56315 falls within Douglas County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56315 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 56315 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56315 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 56315 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56315?

ZIP code 56315 has an estimated population of 1,897 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56315?

The median home value in ZIP code 56315 is $224,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 56315 in?

ZIP code 56315 observes the CST timezone.