56280 ZIP Code — Porter, MN

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56280 is located in Porter, Minnesota, within Yellow Medicine County. It covers approximately 68.56 square miles and serves a population of 499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56280

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 $215,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,795. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

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

Overall, ZIP code 56280 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

499
population
68.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56280 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56280

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City Status
Porter Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56220 Canby (6.1 mi) 56291 Taunton (7.8 mi) 56264 Minneota (10.1 mi) 56142 Ivanhoe (10.3 mi) 56218 Boyd (15 mi) 56223 Clarkfield (16.2 mi) 56136 Hendricks (16.6 mi) 56113 Arco (17.9 mi) 56239 Ghent (18.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 499
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 173
Geography
Land area 68.56 sq mi
Water area 0.10 sq mi
Latitude 44.6745
Longitude -96.1545
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 36.3% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.9% 36.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.3% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.8% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

499
Population
7
People per sq mi
43.5
Median age
$65,795
Median household income
$35,139
Per capita income
$215,500
Median home value
$836
Median monthly rent
77.4%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
205
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
11
13
5–9
11
18
10–14
14
21
15–19
17
7
20–24
5
31
25–34
24
41
35–44
32
16
45–54
12
41
55–59
33
26
60–64
21
30
65–74
24
12
75–84
9
9
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189519.0%
18 and over40481.0%
65 and over9118.2%
Median age43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Other race 2.3%
Asian 2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1%
GroupCount%
White47292.4%
Hispanic or Latino122.3%
Other race122.3%
Asian102%
American Indian / Alaska Native51%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.3% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.9% 36.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.3% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.8% 8.5%
Under $10k 1.8%
$10k–$15k 8.8%
$15k–$25k 4.1%
$25k–$35k 3.7%
$35k–$50k 13.8%
$50k–$75k 25.3%
$75k–$100k 16.6%
$100k–$150k 18.0%
$150k–$200k 3.2%
$200k+ 4.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.8%
$10k–$15k8.8%
$15k–$25k4.1%
$25k–$35k3.7%
$35k–$50k13.8%
$50k–$75k25.3%
$75k–$100k16.6%
$100k–$150k18.0%
$150k–$200k3.2%
$200k+4.6%
Median income$65,795

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%
$50k–$100k 10.7%
$100k–$150k 12.5%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k–$300k 33.3%
$300k–$500k 17.3%
$500k–$1M 4.2%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$215,500
Median rent / month$836
Owner occupied77.4%
Renter occupied22.6%
Vacant14.6%
Single-family detached94.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.23

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20193.5%
2000–200911.0%
1990–19993.9%
1980–19896.7%
1970–19799.1%
1960–19696.7%
1950–195910.2%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier45.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.3%
2 bedrooms18.1%
3 bedrooms37.0%
4 bedrooms29.1%
5+ bedrooms7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle24.9%
2 vehicles32.3%
3 or more38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.8%
Electricity30.4%
Propane / LP gas47.0%
Fuel oil4.1%
Wood1.4%
No fuel used6.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14165.0%
Cohabiting couple73.2%
Male householder, no spouse4118.9%
Female householder, no spouse2812.9%
Households with children under 184420.3%
Households with seniors (65+)7233.2%
Average household size2.30

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.5%4.8%
Married65.7%80.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.5%6.9%
Divorced7.4%7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.8%
HS graduate 32.1%
Some college, no degree 17.4%
Associate's degree 26.9%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate / professional 3.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.2%
Bachelor's or higher19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool44.2%
Kindergarten33.2%
Elementary school4244.2%
High school2526.3%
College / grad school2122.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.3%
Education & healthcare 17.6%
Professional & management 9.3%
Manufacturing 8.6%
Transportation & utilities 7.9%
Other services 6.2%
Wholesale trade 5.9%
Construction 5.2%
Retail trade 5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%
Finance & real estate 1.7%
Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts46.2%
Service17.6%
Sales & office18.3%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation8.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.1%
Government5.9%
Self-employed30.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.9%
Carpool1.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.6%
Work from home23.1%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 15.4%
Under 18 years 16.8%
18 and over 15.1%
Married-couple families 8.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.6%
Retirement income13.4%
Supplemental Security7.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.8%
High blood pressure32.6%
High cholesterol32.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis25.2%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking19.3%
No physical activity22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.3%
Depression21.8%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.4%
Visited dentist69.0%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss12.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans317.7%
Disability%
Any disability7.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.3%
65 and over41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.0%
Public insurance37.3%
No insurance0.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only47495.0%
Spanish112.3%
Other Indo-European112.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)48998.0%
Born in same state48998.0%
Born in different state41282.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen102.0%
Not a US citizen550.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish16332.7%
Italian367.2%
French306%
AncestryCount%
Arab81.6%
Dutch71.4%
English51%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.5%
Internet access88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56280

What city is ZIP code 56280 in?

ZIP code 56280 is primarily assigned to Porter, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56280 in?

ZIP code 56280 falls within Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56280?

15% of residents in ZIP code 56280 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56280?

ZIP code 56280 has an estimated population of 499 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56280?

The median home value in ZIP code 56280 is $215,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56280?

The median household income in ZIP code 56280 is $65,795, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56280 in?

ZIP code 56280 observes the CST timezone.

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