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 Low-density area
- $75,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $183,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,606. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $183,300 (28% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $1,341; owner occupancy is 80.4%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chippewa County, so 56260 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 56260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maynard, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56260.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 56260?
49.7
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$75,750
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$39,606
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56260 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Maynard, 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)
$75,750 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
424housing units
424
Total Housing Units
413
Occupied Units
11
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,300
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56260 vs 56222 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56222 | Clara City, MN | 1,984 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56260, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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