Chandler, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56122

Murray County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

586
5/sq mi
$97,321
Median income
$174,400
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chandler pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.2 square miles in Chandler, Murray County, Minnesota. The area is home to 586 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56122 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56122 sits at $97,321 (19% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,227. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $174,400 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $747 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Murray County, so you can benchmark 56122 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 56122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56122.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56122, Chandler, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

586

Population

130.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56122?

44.3

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$97,321

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$39,227

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56122 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$97,321 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

246

Total Housing Units

245

Occupied Units

1

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$174,400

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$747

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 56122, employing approximately 605 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,141,000.

23

Businesses

605

Employees

$32.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 30.4%
Manufacturing 4 17.4%
Construction 3 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 56122 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56122 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56122 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56122 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56153 Leota, MN 224 5.2 mi
56155 Lismore, MN 419 8.9 mi
56151 Lake Wilson, MN 823 9.5 mi
56185 Wilmont, MN 560 9.6 mi
56147 Kenneth, MN 192 10.9 mi
56186 Woodstock, MN 388 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56122 in?
ZIP code 56122 (Chandler) is located in Murray County, Minnesota. Murray County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/murray-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56122?
ZIP code 56122 in Chandler, MN has a population of 586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56122?
The median household income in ZIP 56122 is $97,321, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56122?
The median home value in ZIP 56122 is $174,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56122 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56122?
ZIP code 56122 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 605 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56122 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56122?
In ZIP code 56122, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56122?
In ZIP code 56122, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56122 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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