ZIP Code 56316

ZIP code 56316 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 351.1 square miles in Brooten, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,580 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 56316 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56316 sits at $71,111 (13% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $41,507. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $218,000 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $664 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56316 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56316 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →