Murdock, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56271
Swift County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,196
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,861
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Murdock pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56271 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56271 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Murdock, Swift County, Minnesota, home to just 1,196 residents across 385.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56271 reports a modest median household income of $64,861 (21% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,539. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,700 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,053; 69.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Swift County, so 56271 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 56271
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murdock, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56271.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 56271, Murdock, 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
1,196
Population
385.8
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56271?
30.7
Median Age
58.3%
Male
41.7%
Female
7.9%
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?
$64,861
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$33,539
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56271 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Murdock, 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)
$64,861 21st percentile higher than 21% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
585housing units
585
Total Housing Units
515
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,700
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,053
Median Rent
1967
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 56271, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,730,000.
26
Businesses
152
Employees
$9.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 23.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 15.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
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 56271 vs 56252 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56252 | Kerkhoven, MN | 1,238 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56271, 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 (1,196 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 56271 in?
ZIP code 56271 (Murdock) is located in Swift County, Minnesota. Swift County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/swift-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56271?
ZIP code 56271 in Murdock, MN has a population of 1,196 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56271?
The median household income in ZIP 56271 is $64,861, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56271?
The median home value in ZIP 56271 is $222,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56271?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56271 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56271?
ZIP code 56271 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56271?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56271 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Construction (4), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56271?
In ZIP code 56271, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 56271?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56271 is 21.0 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 56271?
In ZIP code 56271, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56271?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56271 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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