56251 ZIP Code — Kandiyohi, MN
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56251 is located in Kandiyohi, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. It covers approximately 33.63 square miles and serves a population of 901 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.
About ZIP code 56251
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 $202,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
901
population
33.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56251 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56251
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kandiyohi | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56201 Willmar (5.2 mi)
56209 Atwater (6.4 mi)
56288 Spicer (7.4 mi)
56253 Lake Lillian (10.9 mi)
56243 Grove City (11.7 mi)
56273 New London (13.3 mi)
56279 Pennock (13.6 mi)
56216 Blomkest (14.4 mi)
56282 Raymond (16.3 mi)
56281 Prinsburg (17.6 mi)
56228 Cosmos (18.1 mi)
56252 Kerkhoven (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 901 |
| Population density | 27 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.63 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.68 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.1359 |
| Longitude | -94.9201 |
| 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 | 31.8% | 39.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 35.5% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 20.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 4.8% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
901
Population
27
People per sq mi
43.0
Median age
$75,750
Median household income
$39,491
Per capita income
$202,900
Median home value
$781
Median monthly rent
82.7%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
331
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
39
Under 5
33
21
5–9
18
29
10–14
25
25
15–19
22
21
20–24
17
65
25–34
56
48
35–44
41
84
45–54
71
28
55–59
24
46
60–64
40
58
65–74
50
14
75–84
11
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 198 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 703 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 148 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 43.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 854 | 90.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 39.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 35.5% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 20.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 4.8% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
9.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 9.3% |
| Median income | $75,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
18.1%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
22.6%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,900 |
| Median rent / month | $781 |
| Owner occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter occupied | 17.3% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 78.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 29.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.3% |
| Electricity | 25.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.3% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 235 | 62.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 16 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 67 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 57 | 15.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 126 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 103 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 17.3% |
| Married | 61.7% | 69.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 4.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
21.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 14 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 76 | 48.7% |
| High school | 33 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 22 | 14.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Construction
10.7%
Professional & management
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.5%
Retail trade
8.5%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 13.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.3% |
| Government | 20.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 8.4% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.1%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
3.3%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 71.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 37 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 23.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 829 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 14 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 879 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 879 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 756 | 83.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 22 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 86.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 274 | 30.4% |
| French | 63 | 7% |
| Italian | 51 | 5.7% |
| English | 33 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 30 | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 11 | 1.2% |
| German | 5 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56251
What city is ZIP code 56251 in?
ZIP code 56251 is primarily assigned to Kandiyohi, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56251 in?
ZIP code 56251 falls within Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56251 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56251 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 56251?
ZIP code 56251 has an estimated population of 901 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56251?
The median home value in ZIP code 56251 is $202,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56251?
The median household income in ZIP code 56251 is $75,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56251 in?
ZIP code 56251 observes the CST timezone.