PlainZIP

Beardsley, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56211

Big Stone County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

529
2/sq mi
$83,250
Median income
$118,100
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beardsley pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56211 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beardsley, Big Stone County, Minnesota, home to just 529 residents across 278.4 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56211 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,250 (1% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $49,693. Local economic indicators show a 11.2% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $118,100 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $775 a month; 77.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Big Stone County, letting you compare 56211 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 56211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beardsley, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56211.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56211, Beardsley, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

529

Population

278.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 56211?

37.0

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$83,250

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$49,693

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56211 ranks nationally

Beardsley, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,250 Top 34% higher than 66% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

349

Total Housing Units

179

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$118,100

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$775

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 16 business establishments in ZIP 56211, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,200,000.

16

Businesses

62

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 18.8%
Finance and insurance 3 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 18.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56211 vs 56210 →

ZIP 56211 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 56211 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 56211 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 56211 ranks #2 of 3 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
56210 Barry, MN 13 6.3 mi
56219 Browns Valley, MN 1,082 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Big Stone County

56278 standard
Ortonville, MN
Pop: 2,601
56240 standard
Graceville, MN
Pop: 1,042
56225 standard
Clinton, MN
Pop: 834
56276 standard
Odessa, MN
Pop: 298
56227 standard
Correll, MN
Pop: 223
56210 standard
Barry, MN
Pop: 13

Related Areas

Big Stone County Beardsley, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56211 in? ▼
ZIP code 56211 (Beardsley) is located in Big Stone County, Minnesota. Big Stone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/big-stone-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56211? ▼
ZIP code 56211 in Beardsley, MN has a population of 529 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56211 is $83,250, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56211 is $118,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56211 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56211? ▼
ZIP code 56211 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56211 are: Construction (3), Finance and insurance (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56211? ▼
In ZIP code 56211, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 56211? ▼
In ZIP code 56211, 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 56211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56211 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.