ZIP Code 56256 Demographics & Data

Madison, MN (ZIP Code 56256) Data Profile

Minnesota

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 56256

ZIP Code 56256 is associated with the city of Madison in Minnesota (Lac qui Parle County) in the U.S. The 56256 ZIP Code has a median age of 51.2 years, and 31.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $52,614, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. An estimated 93.5% in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $35,059. The current population estimate is 2,412.

Population in 56256

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 56256 is 2,412.

Madison, MN

The 56256 ZIP Code is associated with Madison, MN in Lac qui Parle County.

Area Codes associated with 56256

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 56256 include 320.

Sunrise / Sunset in 56256

Sunrise: 5:41 am
Sunset: 9:02 pm
Sunrise in 56256 5:41 am
Sunrise in 56256 9:02 pm

Weather forecast for 56256

Today's forecast for 56256: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Current air quality in 56256

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 56256 Fair

Internet in 56256

Approximately 80.6% of households in ZIP Code 56256 have broadband Internet service, while about 85.4% have a computer.

Gender in 56256

In ZIP Code 56256, males make up an estimated 48.1% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 51.9%.

Health Insurance in 56256

Approximately 6.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 56256 (Madison, MN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 56256

The median household income in ZIP Code 56256 is $52,614, while the region's mean household income is $72,379. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,059. The per capita income in ZIP Code 56256 of $35,059 is approximately 6.82% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 5.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 42.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 56256 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.7% of 56256 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 56256

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.7%
$200,000 or more per year 4.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 56256

In ZIP Code 56256, 93.5% of the population graduated high school, while 18.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.5% in this Lac qui Parle County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 56256

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34.5%
Some college, no degree 25.0%
Associate's degree 16.0%
Bachelor's degree 12.5%
Graduate or professional degree 5.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 56256

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 56256, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 56256 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 56256 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.4%), followed by Asian (1.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 56256

Industry Percent
White 97.4%
Black or African American 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 56256

Residents of ZIP Code 56256 are older than average. The median age of 51.2 years in ZIP Code 56256 is approximately 34.38% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 56256 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.1% of 56256 residents are aged under 5 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 56256

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.1%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 5.1%
15 to 19 years 4.5%
20 to 24 years 5.1%
25 to 34 years 8.0%
35 to 44 years 10.0%
45 to 54 years 13.3%
55 to 59 years 10.0%
60 to 64 years 6.9%
65 to 74 years 12.6%
75 to 84 years 8.7%
85 years and over 6.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 56256 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 56256

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 56256 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 56256 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 56256 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 56256

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 56256

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 56256

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 56256, an estimated 37.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lac qui Parle County region.

Age of Housing in 56256

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 12.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 37.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 56256

In 56256, 60.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.7 minutes. Approximately 26.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 56256 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 56256 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 56256

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 11.4%
Construction 8.6%
Manufacturing 8.4%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.6%
Information 0.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 4.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.9%
Other services, except public administration 7.7%
Public administration 4.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 56256

In ZIP Code 56256, 95.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lac qui Parle County region.

Language Spoken in 56256

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.6%
Spanish 0.4%
Other Indo-European languages 2.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.4%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 56256 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 56256 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.81 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.75% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.01% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes electricity rates in 56256 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 56256

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 56256 8.72¢/kWh 7.23¢/kWh 5.28¢/kWh
Minnesota 15.12¢/kWh 11.99¢/kWh 9.04¢/kWh
United States 17.11¢/kWh 13.27¢/kWh 8.26¢/kWh

Solar Power in 56256

Month ZIP Code 56256 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.18 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.03 3 6.31
Mar 4.79 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.6 5.13 7.3
May 5.65 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.96 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.51 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.98 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.63 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.14 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.44 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.77 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 56256. This visualizes solar power levels in 56256 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.