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Swift County
Danvers, MN
56231
56231 ZIP Code — Danvers, MN
Swift County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56231 is located in
Danvers ,
Minnesota ,
within Swift County .
It covers approximately 91.55 square miles and serves a population of
355 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 320 .
About ZIP code 56231
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 $183,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $107,500. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 56231 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
355
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
151
Geography
Land area
91.55 sq mi
Water area
0.21 sq mi
Latitude
45.2818
Longitude
-95.7580
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
320
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.3%
46.7%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
30.5%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
43.0%
17.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.8%
5.3%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$107,500
Median household income
$183,900
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 92 25.9% 18 and over 263 74.1% 65 and over 70 19.7% Median age 43.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.3%
46.7%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
30.5%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
43.0%
17.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.8%
5.3%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 1.4% $15k–$25k 6.2% $25k–$35k 3.4% $35k–$50k 10.3% $50k–$75k 15.1% $75k–$100k 11.0% $100k–$150k 38.4% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 6.8% Median income $107,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $183,900 Median rent / month $950 Owner occupied 93.8% Renter occupied 6.2% Vacant 18.0% Single-family detached 99.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.6% Median rooms 7.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.45
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.4% 2000–2009 6.2% 1990–1999 5.1% 1980–1989 4.5% 1970–1979 10.1% 1960–1969 4.5% 1950–1959 18.5% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 43.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 13.5% 3 bedrooms 39.9% 4 bedrooms 29.8% 5+ bedrooms 15.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 15.1% 2 vehicles 29.5% 3 or more 55.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.7% Electricity 15.8% Propane / LP gas 75.3% Fuel oil 4.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 84 57.5% Cohabiting couple 21 14.4% Male householder, no spouse 24 16.4% Female householder, no spouse 17 11.6% Households with children under 18 52 35.6% Households with seniors (65+) 48 32.9% Average household size 2.43
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.9% 16.4% Married 56.3% 65.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.6% 10.7% Divorced 10.1% 7.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.1% Bachelor's or higher 18.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 8.5% Kindergarten 9 15.3% Elementary school 26 44.1% High school 16 27.1% College / grad school 3 5.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Agriculture & mining
20.0%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.7%
Professional & management
1.1%
Public administration
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.1% Service 12.6% Sales & office 20.6% Natural resources & construction 28.6% Production & transportation 9.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.9% Government 18.9% Self-employed 14.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.8% Carpool 6.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.9% Retirement income 13.0% Supplemental Security 0.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 31.7% High cholesterol 31.5% Diabetes 9.2% Heart disease 6.1% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 23.9% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 5.6% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.7% Binge drinking 20.5% No physical activity 20.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.9% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 11.4% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 9.3% No health insurance 10.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.6% Visited dentist 70.2% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 10.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 13.7%
Disability % Any disability 13.5% Under 18 2.2% 18–64 years 21.2% 65 and over 7.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.0% Public insurance 45.1% No insurance 4.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 318 89.6% Spanish 2 0.6% Other Indo-European 2 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 353 99.4% Born in same state 353 99.4% Born in different state 297 83.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.6% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 78 22% Italian 50 14.1% Arab 31 8.7% French 13 3.7%
Ancestry Count % German 4 1.1% English 4 1.1% Dutch 3 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.1% Internet access 90.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56231
What city is ZIP code 56231 in?
ZIP code 56231 is primarily assigned to Danvers, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56231 in?
ZIP code 56231 falls within Swift County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56231 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 56231 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56231 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 56231 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56231?
The median household income in ZIP code 56231 is $107,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56231?
The median home value in ZIP code 56231 is $183,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 56231 in?
ZIP code 56231 observes the CST timezone.
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