ZIP code 56251
Where is ZIP code 56251?
Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Kandiyohi County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56251 belongs to Kandiyohi, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. 56251 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 320. About 949 people live in the 56251 area, where the median household income is $76,917. The closest ZIP codes are 56288 (Spicer, 5.6 mi north), 56209 (Atwater, 6.4 mi east) and 56201 (Willmar, 6.5 mi west).
| ZIP code | 56251 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kandiyohi |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 320 |
| Coordinates | 45.1426, -94.9183 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 562 |
Population and income in 56251
| Population | 949 · lower than 66% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 28 · higher than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.6 years · higher than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $76,917 · lower than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,878 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $218,400 · lower than 57% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $787 a month |
| Housing units | 411 |
| Households | 403 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 33.64 sq mi (plus 1.68 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56251. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56288 | Spicer, MN | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 56209 | Atwater, MN | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 56201 | Willmar, MN | 6.5 mi W | Standard |
| 56273 | New London, MN | 10.6 mi N | Standard |
| 56243 | Grove City, MN | 11.3 mi E | Standard |
| 56253 | Lake Lillian, MN | 12.2 mi S | Standard |
| 56279 | Pennock, MN | 12.6 mi W | Standard |
| 56216 | Blomkest, MN | 15 mi SW | Standard |
| 56228 | Cosmos, MN | 16.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 56282 | Raymond, MN | 17.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 55329 | Eden Valley, MN | 18.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 55355 | Litchfield, MN | 19.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56251 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56251
123 MAIN ST
KANDIYOHI MN 56251
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56251-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56251?
- 56251 is a Kandiyohi, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56251 in?
- ZIP code 56251 is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56251 in?
- 56251 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56251?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56251 use area code 320.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56251?
- About 949 people live in ZIP code 56251, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56251?
- The median household income in 56251 is $76,917 a year, lower than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56251?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56251 are 56288 (Spicer, 5.6 miles), 56209 (Atwater, 6.4 miles), 56201 (Willmar, 6.5 miles) and 56273 (New London, 10.6 miles).