56271 ZIP Code — Murdock, MN

Swift County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56271 is located in Murdock, Minnesota, within Swift County. It covers approximately 151.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56271

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 $177,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $67,321. 31% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56271 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,322

population

151.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56271 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56271

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56271. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Murdock	Acceptable
Murdock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56252 Kerkhoven (5.2 mi) 56215 Benson (8 mi) 56289 Sunburg (10.3 mi) 56279 Pennock (11.4 mi) 56282 Raymond (16.2 mi) 56226 Clontarf (17.2 mi) 56231 Danvers (17.7 mi) 56222 Clara City (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,322
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	151.73 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	45.2459
Longitude	-95.3974
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	41.5%	46.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	30.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	17.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,322

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$67,321

Median household income

$31,302

Per capita income

$177,500

Median home value

$912

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

428

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	287	21.7%
18 and over	1,035	78.3%
65 and over	222	16.8%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Other race 6.9%

Two or more races 6.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,077	73.5%
Hispanic or Latino	143	9.8%
Other race	101	6.9%
Two or more races	98	6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	1.6%
Black or African American	12	0.8%
Asian	10	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	46.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	30.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	17.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$67,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,500
Median rent / month	$912
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	27.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	68.2%
Fuel oil	5.9%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	61	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	130	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	59	11.5%
Households with children under 18	168	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	29.5%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	24.5%
Married	47.5%	61.5%
Separated	4.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	6.5%
Divorced	5.8%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	6.3%
Kindergarten	16	5.9%
Elementary school	137	50.6%
High school	68	25.1%
College / grad school	33	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.1%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	24.4%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.5%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.3%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 3.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,244	94.1%
Spanish	88	7.1%
Other Indo-European	81	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,195	90.4%
Born in same state	1,191	90.1%
Born in different state	1,028	77.8%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	127	9.6%
Not a US citizen	11	8.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	264	20%
Italian	173	13.1%
English	83	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	49	3.7%
French	28	2.1%
Dutch	15	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56271

What city is ZIP code 56271 in?

ZIP code 56271 is primarily assigned to Murdock, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56271 in?

ZIP code 56271 falls within Swift County, Minnesota.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56271?

The median home value in ZIP code 56271 is $177,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 56271?

ZIP code 56271 has an estimated population of 1,322 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56271?

The median household income in ZIP code 56271 is $67,321, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56271 in?

ZIP code 56271 observes the CST timezone.