Clara City, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56222
Chippewa County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,984
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,429
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clara City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56222 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56222 covers 248.0 square miles in Clara City, Chippewa County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,984 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,429 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,640. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 2.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,600 (39% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $1,066; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chippewa County, so 56222 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 56222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clara City, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56222.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56222, Clara City, 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
1,984
Population
248.0
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56222?
37.3
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
4.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$71,429
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$34,640
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56222 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Clara City, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,429 34th percentile higher than 34% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
831housing units
831
Total Housing Units
748
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,066
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 56222, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,928,000.
61
Businesses
378
Employees
$19.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 16.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.9% |
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 56222 vs 56260 →
ZIP 56222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56222
Clara City (56222)
1,984 residents
- 56282
Raymond (56282)
1,510 residents
- 56260
Maynard (56260)
929 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56222 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56260
Maynard (56260)
$75,750 median income
- 56222
Clara City (56222)
$71,429 median income
- 56282
Raymond (56282)
$69,896 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56222 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56222, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,984 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Chippewa County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56222 in?
ZIP code 56222 (Clara City) is located in Chippewa County, Minnesota. Chippewa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chippewa-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56222?
ZIP code 56222 in Clara City, MN has a population of 1,984 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56222?
The median household income in ZIP 56222 is $71,429, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56222?
The median home value in ZIP 56222 is $156,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56222 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56222?
ZIP code 56222 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56222 are: Construction (10), Finance and insurance (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56222?
In ZIP code 56222, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56222 is 16.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56222?
In ZIP code 56222, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56222 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 56222's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 56222 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Clara City, MN ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.