56244 ZIP Code — Hancock, MN

Stevens County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56244 is located in Hancock, Minnesota, within Stevens County. It covers approximately 130.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,714 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56244

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 $152,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,611.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56244 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,714
population
130.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56244 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56244

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City Status
Hancock Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56323 Cyrus (6.8 mi) 56226 Clontarf (9.4 mi) 56267 Morris (11.4 mi) 56249 Holloway (12.3 mi) 56207 Alberta (12.3 mi) 56381 Starbuck (12.7 mi) 56231 Danvers (14.7 mi) 56208 Appleton (16 mi) 56221 Chokio (17.8 mi) 56215 Benson (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,714
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 149
Geography
Land area 130.72 sq mi
Water area 4.20 sq mi
Latitude 45.4919
Longitude -95.8114
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 320
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.5% 38.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 33.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 21.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 6.8% 6.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,714
Population
13
People per sq mi
33.0
Median age
$78,611
Median household income
$36,287
Per capita income
$152,700
Median home value
$836
Median monthly rent
79.6%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
582
Housing units
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
64
Under 5
63
88
5–9
85
82
10–14
81
72
15–19
70
67
20–24
65
80
25–34
78
119
35–44
116
71
45–54
70
46
55–59
44
43
60–64
42
101
65–74
99
29
75–84
29
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1852830.8%
18 and over1,18669.2%
65 and over26815.6%
Median age33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or more races 3.5%
Other race 1.7%
Black or African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,59589.3%
Hispanic or Latino734.1%
Two or more races633.5%
Other race301.7%
Black or African American110.6%
Asian80.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.5% 38.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 33.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 21.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 6.8% 6.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.3%
$10k–$15k 0.3%
$15k–$25k 4.4%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 12.4%
$50k–$75k 20.5%
$75k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 19.1%
$150k–$200k 7.8%
$200k+ 7.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.3%
$10k–$15k0.3%
$15k–$25k4.4%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k12.4%
$50k–$75k20.5%
$75k–$100k18.9%
$100k–$150k19.1%
$150k–$200k7.8%
$200k+7.5%
Median income$78,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%
$50k–$100k 18.0%
$100k–$150k 17.6%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k–$300k 18.6%
$300k–$500k 16.2%
$500k–$1M 6.1%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$152,700
Median rent / month$836
Owner occupied79.6%
Renter occupied20.4%
Vacant13.2%
Single-family detached86.8%
Large apartment buildings2.1%
Mobile homes4.0%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.87

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20193.3%
2000–20099.5%
1990–19995.0%
1980–19898.2%
1970–197919.0%
1960–19696.6%
1950–19597.2%
1940–194910.2%
1939 or earlier31.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.1%
1 bedroom2.4%
2 bedrooms25.7%
3 bedrooms37.1%
4 bedrooms20.4%
5+ bedrooms14.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.6%
1 vehicle15.6%
2 vehicles48.9%
3 or more33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas37.0%
Electricity23.0%
Propane / LP gas30.6%
Fuel oil6.4%
Wood1.3%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40766.3%
Cohabiting couple599.6%
Male householder, no spouse9114.8%
Female householder, no spouse579.3%
Households with children under 1822636.8%
Households with seniors (65+)17228.0%
Average household size2.78

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.7%23.1%
Married60.3%68.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.5%5.2%
Divorced7.4%2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.8%
HS graduate 37.5%
Some college, no degree 26.6%
Associate's degree 14.2%
Bachelor's degree 12.1%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.7%
Bachelor's or higher16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool346.8%
Kindergarten387.6%
Elementary school28757.4%
High school9919.8%
College / grad school428.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%
Agriculture & mining 17.0%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Construction 13.2%
Transportation & utilities 8.2%
Retail trade 6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Professional & management 4.6%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Other services 2.6%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Public administration 1.3%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.0%
Service13.0%
Sales & office17.0%
Natural resources & construction18.4%
Production & transportation17.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.5%
Government10.0%
Self-employed11.3%
Unpaid family workers0.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.4%
Carpool8.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.8%
Work from home6.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.1

Poverty

All people 10.3%
Under 18 years 14.0%
18 and over 8.7%
Married-couple families 7.4%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.7%
Retirement income19.1%
Supplemental Security2.6%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP5.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.8%
High blood pressure29.3%
High cholesterol29.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis22.5%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.4%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking21.2%
No physical activity20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.9%
Depression22.2%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health13.7%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.9%
Visited dentist66.1%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss10.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans534.5%
Disability%
Any disability7.1%
Under 182.3%
18–64 years6.0%
65 and over20.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.4%
Public insurance32.5%
No insurance10.1%
Uninsured under 1912.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,58792.6%
Spanish291.8%
Other Indo-European241.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.1%
Other languages30.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,66096.8%
Born in same state1,64395.9%
Born in different state1,40782.1%
Foreign born171.0%
Naturalized citizen543.2%
Not a US citizen1324.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish39022.8%
French1015.9%
Italian975.7%
English764.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch553.2%
Arab533.1%
German10.1%
Irish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.8%
Internet access96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56244

What city is ZIP code 56244 in?

ZIP code 56244 is primarily assigned to Hancock, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56244 in?

ZIP code 56244 falls within Stevens County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56244 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 56244 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56244?

The median home value in ZIP code 56244 is $152,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 56244?

ZIP code 56244 has an estimated population of 1,714 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56244?

The median household income in ZIP code 56244 is $78,611, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56244 in?

ZIP code 56244 observes the CST timezone.

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