PlainZIP

Maynard, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56260

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

929
4/sq mi
$75,750
Median income
$183,300
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Maynard pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56260 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56260 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota, home to just 929 residents across 244.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,750 (8% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,606. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $183,300 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,341 monthly, and 80.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is -. To put 56260 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Chippewa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 56260

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maynard, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56260.

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 56260, Maynard, 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

929

Population

244.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56260?

49.7

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$75,750

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$39,606

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56260 ranks nationally

Maynard, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,750 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

424

Total Housing Units

413

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$183,300

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,341

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 56260, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,933,000.

26

Businesses

130

Employees

$8.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 26.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 15.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
56222 Clara City, MN 1,984 6.1 mi

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Related Areas

Chippewa County Maynard, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56260 in? ▼
ZIP code 56260 (Maynard) 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 56260? ▼
ZIP code 56260 in Maynard, MN has a population of 929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56260? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56260 is $75,750, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56260? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56260 is $183,300, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56260? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56260 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56260? ▼
ZIP code 56260 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56260? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56260 are: Construction (7), Transportation and warehousing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56260? ▼
In ZIP code 56260, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 56260? ▼
In ZIP code 56260, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56260? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56260 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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