56274 ZIP Code — Norcross, MN

Grant County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56274 is located in Norcross, Minnesota, within Grant County. It covers approximately 79.87 square miles and serves a population of 247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56274

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 $162,500.

Median household income is $110,000.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56274 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

247

population

79.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56274 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56274

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56274. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norcross	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56248 Herman (6.8 mi) 56531 Elbow Lake (10.5 mi) 56311 Barrett (11.9 mi) 56590 Wendell (12 mi) 56235 Donnelly (12.1 mi) 56296 Wheaton (16.8 mi) 56339 Hoffman (16.9 mi) 56522 Campbell (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	247
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	79.87 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	45.8910
Longitude	-96.1301
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	26.4%	41.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	37.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	17.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	6.6%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

247

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$110,000

Median household income

$44,117

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

103

Housing units

34.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	30.8%
18 and over	171	69.2%
65 and over	43	17.4%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	243	98.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.4%	41.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	37.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	17.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	6.6%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 34.1%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	34.1%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$110,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.6%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 15.9%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	24.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	3.9%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.1%
2 vehicles	21.6%
3 or more	69.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.0%
Propane / LP gas	65.9%
Fuel oil	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	77.3%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	16	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3	3.4%
Households with children under 18	33	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	29.5%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	32.2%
Married	67.6%	63.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.3%
Divorced	2.0%	1.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 30.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	34.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	14.0%
Kindergarten	7	8.1%
Elementary school	35	40.7%
High school	25	29.1%
College / grad school	7	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Agriculture & mining 20.2%

Construction 15.8%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Wholesale trade 7.9%

Retail trade 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Public administration 7.0%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	4.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.4%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.9%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	28.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.0%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.9%
Work from home	35.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.3%
Retirement income	12.5%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.9%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	240	97.2%
Spanish	1	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	247	100.0%
Born in same state	247	100.0%
Born in different state	169	68.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	87	35.2%
French	2	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	1	0.4%
Italian	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56274

What city is ZIP code 56274 in?

ZIP code 56274 is primarily assigned to Norcross, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56274 in?

ZIP code 56274 falls within Grant County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56274 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 56274 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56274?

The median home value in ZIP code 56274 is $162,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56274?

The median household income in ZIP code 56274 is $110,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56274?

ZIP code 56274 has an estimated population of 247 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56274 in?

ZIP code 56274 observes the CST timezone.