ZIP Code 56479 is associated with the city of Staples in Minnesota (Todd County) in the U.S. An estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $46,429. The median age in 56479 is estimated to at 46.0 years, and about 25.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 89.2% in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $25,337. The current population estimate is 5,225.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 56479 is $46,429, while the region's mean household income is $59,671. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,337. The per capita income in ZIP Code 56479 of $25,337 is approximately 32.66% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.0% of the population in 56479 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 19.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.2% of 56479 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 21.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 56479, 89.2% of the population graduated high school, while 16.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.2% in this Todd County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.2% |
| Associate's degree | 12.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 56479, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 3.8% of 56479 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 56479 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 56479 are older than average. The median age of 46.0 years in ZIP Code 56479 is approximately 20.73% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 56479 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.8% of 56479 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over | 3.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 56479 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 56479 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 56479, an estimated 21.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Todd County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 21.3% |
In 56479, 55.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.4 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 56479 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 56479 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.6% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |
In ZIP Code 56479, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Todd County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 56479 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.77 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.78% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.62% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 56479 | 11.29¢/kWh | 9.99¢/kWh | 9.34¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 14.96¢/kWh | 11.61¢/kWh | 9.17¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 56479 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.12 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.26 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.92 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.68 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.72 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.25 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.14 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.98 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.27 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.71 | 1.78 | 5.46 |