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Cities in ZIP code 56172

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 56172. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 56172 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Slayton, MN

Stats and Demographics for the 56172 ZIP Code

ZIP code 56172 is located in southwest Minnesota and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 56172 are primarily white. The number of seniors is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also a small number of single parents and a slightly higher than average number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 56172 ZIP code is slightly less than average compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 56172 has a slightly higher than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 56172 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier or the 1950s. Looking at 56172 real estate data, the median home value of $99,500 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 56172. Rentals in 56172 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $300-$499/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 56172 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $55,027 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 56172 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 56172 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

For more information, see Slayton, MN education levels.

Schools in ZIP Code 56172

ZIP Code 56172 is in the Murray County Central School District. There are 2 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 56172.