56279 ZIP Code — Pennock, MN

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56279 is located in Pennock, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. It covers approximately 61.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,129 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56279

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 $202,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,214. The poverty rate of 6% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56279 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,129
population
61.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56279 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56279

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City Status
Pennock Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56252 Kerkhoven (6.5 mi) 56289 Sunburg (7.6 mi) 56288 Spicer (10.2 mi) 56201 Willmar (10.7 mi) 56271 Murdock (11.4 mi) 56273 New London (12.4 mi) 56282 Raymond (13.3 mi) 56251 Kandiyohi (13.6 mi) 56316 Brooten (17.8 mi) 56215 Benson (19.2 mi) 56222 Clara City (19.2 mi) 56209 Atwater (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,129
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 067
Geography
Land area 61.78 sq mi
Water area 2.84 sq mi
Latitude 45.2304
Longitude -95.1650
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 33.3% 39.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 43.5% 35.5% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 17.6% 20.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.6% 4.8% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,129
Population
18
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$78,214
Median household income
$35,296
Per capita income
$202,400
Median home value
$975
Median monthly rent
85.5%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
447
Housing units
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
36
43
5–9
40
32
10–14
30
28
15–19
26
43
20–24
40
95
25–34
88
60
35–44
55
74
45–54
68
37
55–59
34
31
60–64
28
68
65–74
63
27
75–84
25
10
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825522.6%
18 and over87477.4%
65 and over20217.9%
Median age36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or more races 3%
Other race 1.8%
Black or African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,05889.4%
Hispanic or Latino544.6%
Two or more races353%
Other race211.8%
Black or African American70.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.5%
Asian20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.3% 39.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 43.5% 35.5% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 17.6% 20.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.6% 4.8% 8.5%
Under $10k 4.6%
$10k–$15k 0.7%
$15k–$25k 2.9%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 13.8%
$50k–$75k 19.1%
$75k–$100k 17.5%
$100k–$150k 24.3%
$150k–$200k 7.2%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.6%
$10k–$15k0.7%
$15k–$25k2.9%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k13.8%
$50k–$75k19.1%
$75k–$100k17.5%
$100k–$150k24.3%
$150k–$200k7.2%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$78,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%
$50k–$100k 11.3%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 21.8%
$200k–$300k 23.6%
$300k–$500k 23.3%
$500k–$1M 2.8%
$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$202,400
Median rent / month$975
Owner occupied85.5%
Renter occupied14.5%
Vacant11.1%
Single-family detached91.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.1%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.45

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20098.4%
1990–19999.9%
1980–19899.7%
1970–197928.8%
1960–19695.5%
1950–19595.5%
1940–19491.0%
1939 or earlier29.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.0%
2 bedrooms16.6%
3 bedrooms48.5%
4 bedrooms28.7%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.7%
1 vehicle17.1%
2 vehicles38.2%
3 or more41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.9%
Electricity12.3%
Propane / LP gas67.8%
Fuel oil10.1%
Wood4.8%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28963.4%
Cohabiting couple122.6%
Male householder, no spouse8017.5%
Female householder, no spouse7516.4%
Households with children under 1814231.1%
Households with seniors (65+)14130.9%
Average household size2.48

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.3%18.5%
Married61.8%64.9%
Separated0.2%2.1%
Widowed1.7%5.4%
Divorced6.0%9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%
Some HS, no diploma 4.3%
HS graduate 27.1%
Some college, no degree 25.0%
Associate's degree 21.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.7%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.9%
Bachelor's or higher17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2711.5%
Kindergarten83.4%
Elementary school11850.4%
High school4920.9%
College / grad school3213.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%
Manufacturing 15.0%
Retail trade 10.6%
Agriculture & mining 9.5%
Professional & management 7.5%
Construction 6.8%
Other services 5.5%
Public administration 5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.0%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.7%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.5%
Service15.1%
Sales & office22.1%
Natural resources & construction14.6%
Production & transportation18.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.2%
Government14.8%
Self-employed7.3%
Unpaid family workers0.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.8%
Carpool6.0%
Public transit0.7%
Walk3.3%
Work from home10.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.8

Poverty

All people 6.0%
Under 18 years 6.7%
18 and over 5.8%
Married-couple families 1.4%
Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.8%
Retirement income24.6%
Supplemental Security7.0%
Cash public assistance2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure26.3%
High cholesterol28.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Heart disease5.1%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis20.5%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease4.6%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.0%
Binge drinking20.0%
No physical activity17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.6%
Depression20.8%
Fair or poor health10.1%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health8.3%
No health insurance10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.4%
Visited dentist70.8%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss9.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans677.7%
Disability%
Any disability13.8%
Under 186.7%
18–64 years15.3%
65 and over17.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.4%
Public insurance44.0%
No insurance7.7%
Uninsured under 190.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,05493.4%
Spanish131.2%
Other Indo-European131.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,10397.7%
Born in same state1,09897.3%
Born in different state94383.5%
Foreign born50.4%
Naturalized citizen262.3%
Not a US citizen2492.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish29426%
Italian11610.3%
French776.8%
English645.7%
AncestryCount%
Arab322.8%
Dutch30.3%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56279

What city is ZIP code 56279 in?

ZIP code 56279 is primarily assigned to Pennock, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56279 in?

ZIP code 56279 falls within Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56279 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56279 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56279?

ZIP code 56279 has an estimated population of 1,129 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56279?

The median home value in ZIP code 56279 is $202,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56279?

The median household income in ZIP code 56279 is $78,214, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56279 in?

ZIP code 56279 observes the CST timezone.

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