56248 ZIP Code — Herman, MN

Grant County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56248 is located in Herman, Minnesota, within Grant County. It covers approximately 137.47 square miles and serves a population of 811 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56248

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 $144,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,964. 44% 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 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56248 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

811
population
137.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56248 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56248

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City Status
Herman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56235 Donnelly (6.5 mi) 56274 Norcross (6.8 mi) 56311 Barrett (10.8 mi) 56339 Hoffman (13.6 mi) 56531 Elbow Lake (15.2 mi) 56267 Morris (15.3 mi) 56207 Alberta (18.1 mi) 56590 Wendell (18.4 mi) 56296 Wheaton (18.6 mi) 56343 Kensington (19.4 mi) 56236 Dumont (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 811
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 051
Geography
Land area 137.47 sq mi
Water area 4.07 sq mi
Latitude 45.8032
Longitude -96.0680
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 41.8% 41.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 47.3% 37.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 17.0% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 4.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

811
Population
6
People per sq mi
48.4
Median age
$76,964
Median household income
$39,690
Per capita income
$144,700
Median home value
$588
Median monthly rent
80.2%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
385
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
12
14
5–9
11
16
10–14
12
40
15–19
32
54
20–24
44
31
25–34
25
31
35–44
24
64
45–54
51
29
55–59
23
46
60–64
36
57
65–74
46
39
75–84
32
16
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812014.8%
18 and over69185.2%
65 and over20224.9%
Median age48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%
Black or African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or more races 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White79397.2%
Black or African American60.7%
Hispanic or Latino50.6%
Two or more races50.6%
Asian40.5%
Other race30.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.8% 41.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 47.3% 37.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 10.0% 17.0% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 4.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 5.4%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 9.2%
$25k–$35k 10.0%
$35k–$50k 5.7%
$50k–$75k 14.6%
$75k–$100k 32.0%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k+ 2.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.4%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$15k–$25k9.2%
$25k–$35k10.0%
$35k–$50k5.7%
$50k–$75k14.6%
$75k–$100k32.0%
$100k–$150k11.9%
$150k–$200k5.1%
$200k+2.4%
Median income$76,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%
$50k–$100k 24.3%
$100k–$150k 15.9%
$150k–$200k 18.9%
$200k–$300k 16.6%
$300k–$500k 4.7%
$500k–$1M 7.1%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$144,700
Median rent / month$588
Owner occupied80.2%
Renter occupied19.8%
Vacant19.4%
Single-family detached85.6%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes3.5%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.9%
2000–20093.1%
1990–199911.8%
1980–19893.5%
1970–197918.3%
1960–19698.3%
1950–195912.2%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier34.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms26.9%
3 bedrooms31.0%
4 bedrooms19.4%
5+ bedrooms19.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle26.6%
2 vehicles29.0%
3 or more39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity23.8%
Propane / LP gas60.4%
Fuel oil12.5%
Wood0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16745.3%
Cohabiting couple215.7%
Male householder, no spouse11029.8%
Female householder, no spouse7119.2%
Households with children under 188422.8%
Households with seniors (65+)13737.1%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.8%27.2%
Married45.3%56.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.9%5.6%
Divorced17.9%10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%
Some HS, no diploma 4.1%
HS graduate 27.6%
Some college, no degree 29.7%
Associate's degree 15.3%
Bachelor's degree 18.5%
Graduate / professional 3.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.0%
Bachelor's or higher22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool64.3%
Kindergarten21.4%
Elementary school5137.0%
High school4734.1%
College / grad school3223.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.3%
Education & healthcare 21.1%
Construction 9.7%
Retail trade 8.7%
Professional & management 8.4%
Transportation & utilities 6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%
Manufacturing 4.7%
Other services 2.2%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Public administration 1.2%
Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.9%
Service15.4%
Sales & office12.4%
Natural resources & construction17.4%
Production & transportation10.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.2%
Government11.7%
Self-employed17.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.2%
Carpool3.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.0%
Work from home21.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.5

Poverty

All people 10.2%
Under 18 years 10.8%
18 and over 10.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 70.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.2%
Retirement income24.9%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP5.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.9%
High blood pressure36.0%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis30.0%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease7.4%
Cancer9.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.7%
Depression21.6%
Fair or poor health14.3%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist67.1%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans537.7%
Disability%
Any disability14.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years13.7%
65 and over24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.2%
Public insurance48.7%
No insurance5.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only78596.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)80298.9%
Born in same state80298.9%
Born in different state72088.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen91.1%
Not a US citizen9100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish26632.8%
Dutch455.5%
Italian404.9%
AncestryCount%
French192.3%
Arab182.2%
English151.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.5%
Internet access85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56248

What city is ZIP code 56248 in?

ZIP code 56248 is primarily assigned to Herman, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56248 in?

ZIP code 56248 falls within Grant County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56248 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 56248 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56248 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 56248 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56248?

The median home value in ZIP code 56248 is $144,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 56248?

ZIP code 56248 has an estimated population of 811 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56248 in?

ZIP code 56248 observes the CST timezone.

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