56201 ZIP Code
Willmar, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56201 |
| City/Town: | Willmar |
| County: | Kandiyohi |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,685 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,573 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,213 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,192 |
| Median Home Value: | $186,600 |
| Land Area: | 118.1 sq miles
305.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 11.5 sq miles
29.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.1022, -95.0418 |
Population Information (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,685 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,056 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,629 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,852 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,665 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,726 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,759 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,660 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,953 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,922 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,533 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,382 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,598 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,625 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,162 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 848 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $186,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $792 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,192 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,445 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 747 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,050 | 64.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,395 | 35.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,023 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,383 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 924 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,379 | 27.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,520 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,120 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,557 | 16.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,140 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,573 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,031 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,522 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,213 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,825 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,212 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 613 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,321 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,093 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,331 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 777 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,534 | 75.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,557 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 216 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 417 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,917 | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,044 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,636 | 10.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,181 | 21.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,486 | 14.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,652 | 6.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 652 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 297 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 979 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 748 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,192 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,475 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,458 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,736 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 473 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 435 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,058 | 74.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,473 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 219 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 200 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 154 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 823 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 13.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 401 | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 669 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,848 | 15.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 175 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,977 | 16.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 614 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 42 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 517 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 720 | 5.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,353 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 888 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 560 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 448 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,380 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,965 | 56.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,606 | 47.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,705 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,548 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,075 | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,944 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 502 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 342 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,334 | 14.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,618 | 64.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 612 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 362 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 390 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 340 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 465 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,218 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 187 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 335 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,061 | 10.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,424 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,352 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,646 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,019 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,305 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 443 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,577 | 15.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 278 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,120 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,793 | 27.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,337 | 32.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,100 | 20.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 564 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,484 | 68.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 646 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,026 | 21.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 51 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 86 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 140 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 777 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,020 | 32.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,752 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,896 | 20.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 286 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 538 | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,085 | 17.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,587 | 26.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,370 | 22.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 957 | 15.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 184 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,381 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $564 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $792 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,445 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,481 | 47.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,593 | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,479 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,705 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,816 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,991 | 31.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,347 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,339 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,900 | 52.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 223 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 790 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,387 | 36.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,762 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 525 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 280 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,583 | 44.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,416 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 958 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,423 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,150 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,085 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,577 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 301 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,725 | 48.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,551 | 43.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,082 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,115 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,040 | 65.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,027 | 33.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 252 | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,086 | 85.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 264 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,599 | 1363.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,599 | 1363.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,599 | 1363.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 104 | 39.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,238 | 468.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,782 | 675.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 166 | 62.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,833 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,680 | 77.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,153 | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,267 | 14.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 165 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 267 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,454 | 6.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,445 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,964 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Willmar, MN56201