Dawson, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56232
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,415
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $75,069
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dawson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56232 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56232 covers 377.3 square miles in Dawson, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,415 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56232 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,069 (9% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,700. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 2.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,300 (33% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $589; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lac qui Parle County, so 56232 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 56232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dawson, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56232.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 56232, Dawson, 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
2,415
Population
377.3
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56232?
41.5
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
4.2%
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?
$75,069
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,700
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
14.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56232 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Dawson, 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)
$75,069 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
1,072housing units
1,072
Total Housing Units
971
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$589
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 56232, employing approximately 821 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,384,000.
71
Businesses
821
Employees
$35.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 19.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 7 | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.2% |
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 56232 vs 56218 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56218 | Boyd, MN | 628 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56232, 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 (2,415 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56232 in?
ZIP code 56232 (Dawson) is located in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. Lac qui Parle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lac-qui-parle-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56232?
ZIP code 56232 in Dawson, MN has a population of 2,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56232?
The median household income in ZIP 56232 is $75,069, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56232?
The median home value in ZIP 56232 is $172,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56232 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56232?
ZIP code 56232 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 821 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56232?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56232 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56232?
In ZIP code 56232, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 56232?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56232 is 14.6 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 56232?
In ZIP code 56232, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56232 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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