PlainZIP

Brandon, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56315

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

1,591
9/sq mi
$89,514
Median income
$269,800
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56315 covers 180.8 square miles in Brandon, Douglas County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,591 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56315 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,514 (9% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,873. Poverty here runs at 9.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $269,800 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $986 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 56315 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Douglas 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 56315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brandon, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56315.

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 56315, Brandon, 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

1,591

Population

180.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 56315?

42.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$89,514

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$38,873

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56315 ranks nationally

Brandon, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,514 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,037

Total Housing Units

699

Occupied Units

338

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$269,800

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$986

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56315 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.7% 172
2020 +1.1% 174
2021 +13.9% 198
2022 +5.5% 208
2024 – 220

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 56315, employing approximately 396 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,169,000.

52

Businesses

396

Employees

$17.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 19.2%
Manufacturing 8 15.4%
Retail trade 8 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 13.5%
Wholesale trade 4 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.8%

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 56315 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 56315 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56315 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 56315 ranks the highest 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
56332 Garfield, MN 1,407 4.2 mi
56326 Evansville, MN 1,526 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

56308 standard
Alexandria, MN
Pop: 23,961
56360 standard
Osakis, MN
Pop: 3,917
56326 standard
Evansville, MN
Pop: 1,526
56332 standard
Garfield, MN
Pop: 1,407
56354 standard
Miltona, MN
Pop: 1,367
56319 standard
Carlos, MN
Pop: 1,321

Related Areas

Douglas County Brandon, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56315 in? ▼
ZIP code 56315 (Brandon) is located in Douglas County, Minnesota. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56315? ▼
ZIP code 56315 in Brandon, MN has a population of 1,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56315? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56315 is $89,514, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56315? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56315 is $269,800, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56315? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56315 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56315? ▼
ZIP code 56315 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 396 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56315? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56315 are: Construction (10), Manufacturing (8), Retail trade (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56315? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56315 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56315? ▼
In ZIP code 56315, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 56315? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56315 is 23.8 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 56315? ▼
In ZIP code 56315, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56315? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56315 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.