56281 ZIP Code — Prinsburg, MN

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56281 is located in Prinsburg, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. It covers approximately 12.92 square miles and serves a population of 642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56281

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 $164,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,167. The poverty rate of 7% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

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

642

population

12.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56281 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56281

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56281. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prinsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56216 Blomkest (5.5 mi) 56282 Raymond (7.2 mi) 56222 Clara City (9.3 mi) 56284 Renville (12.1 mi) 56230 Danube (13.2 mi) 56201 Willmar (13.4 mi) 56253 Lake Lillian (13.7 mi) 56285 Sacred Heart (15 mi) 56260 Maynard (15.5 mi) 56277 Olivia (15.9 mi) 56251 Kandiyohi (17.6 mi) 55310 Bird Island (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	642
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	12.92 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.9494
Longitude	-95.1666
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	32.3%	39.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	20.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	6.8%	4.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

642

Population

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$99,167

Median household income

$39,830

Per capita income

$164,100

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

33.7%

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	187	29.1%
18 and over	455	70.9%
65 and over	126	19.6%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	635	98.9%
Black or African American	7	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	39.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	20.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	6.8%	4.8%	8.5%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	29.4%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$99,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 40.1%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,100
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	91.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	10.3%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	34.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	59.2%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.8%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	77.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	16	6.7%
Female householder, no spouse	34	14.3%
Households with children under 18	82	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	29.0%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	10.9%
Married	74.1%	71.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	11.7%
Divorced	1.2%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	11.4%
Kindergarten	8	4.6%
Elementary school	97	55.4%
High school	35	20.0%
College / grad school	15	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Other services 14.3%

Construction 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Professional & management 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Retail trade 2.6%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.4%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.8%
Retirement income	10.9%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	16.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	600	93.5%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	642	100.0%
Born in same state	642	100.0%
Born in different state	502	78.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	341	53.1%
Polish	71	11.1%
Italian	32	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	1.9%
Arab	8	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56281

What city is ZIP code 56281 in?

ZIP code 56281 is primarily assigned to Prinsburg, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56281 in?

ZIP code 56281 falls within Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56281 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 56281 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56281?

The median home value in ZIP code 56281 is $164,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 56281?

ZIP code 56281 has an estimated population of 642 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56281?

The median household income in ZIP code 56281 is $99,167, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56281 in?

ZIP code 56281 observes the CST timezone.