Ashby, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56309

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

1,185
8/sq mi
$84,750
Median income
$289,900
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56309 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56309 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 141.1 square miles in Ashby, Grant County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,185 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56309 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56309 sits at $84,750 (3% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $41,423. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $289,900 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $750 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56309 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grant County, so you can benchmark 56309 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 56309

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56309.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56309, Ashby, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,185

Population

141.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56309?

44.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$84,750

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$41,423

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56309 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,750 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

760

Total Housing Units

519

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$289,900

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$750

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 56309, employing approximately 298 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,768,000.

38

Businesses

298

Employees

$13.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 28.9%
Retail trade 6 15.8%
Finance and insurance 3 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.9%

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 56309 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56309 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56309 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56309 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56326 Evansville, MN 1,526 7.0 mi
56324 Dalton, MN 1,115 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56309 in?
ZIP code 56309 (Ashby) is located in Grant County, Minnesota. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56309?
ZIP code 56309 in Ashby, MN has a population of 1,185 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56309?
The median household income in ZIP 56309 is $84,750, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56309?
The median home value in ZIP 56309 is $289,900, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56309?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56309 is White at 98.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56309?
ZIP code 56309 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 298 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56309?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56309 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (6), Finance and insurance (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56309?
In ZIP code 56309, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 56309?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56309 is 23.5 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 56309?
In ZIP code 56309, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56309?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56309 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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