56308 ZIP Code
Alexandria, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56308 |
| City/Town: | Alexandria |
| County: | Douglas |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,369 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,915 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,036 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,359 |
| Median Home Value: | $294,300 |
| Land Area: | 161.2 sq miles
417.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 31.9 sq miles
82.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.8676, -95.3943 |
Population Information (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,369 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,127 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,242 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,495 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,790 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,383 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,465 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,625 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,944 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,012 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,646 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,750 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,062 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,263 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,997 | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 937 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $294,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $858 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,359 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,824 | 82.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,535 | 17.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,408 | 71.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,416 | 28.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,611 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 300 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 491 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,295 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,463 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,023 | 16.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,188 | 22.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,851 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56308 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,915 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,856 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,822 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,036 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,768 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,327 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 411 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,542 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,630 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,731 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 886 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 80 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,049 | 95.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 101 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 81 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 156 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 120 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 285 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 577 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 503 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 688 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 647 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56308 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 375 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 372 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 756 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,073 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,335 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,198 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,922 | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,888 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 948 | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 957 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56308 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,481 | 78.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 916 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 275 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 216 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,317 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56308 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 144 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 617 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,758 | 20.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 450 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,687 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 474 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 97 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 614 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,264 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,316 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 856 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 728 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 322 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,001 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,272 | 76.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,872 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 946 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56308 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,974 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,347 | 36.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,355 | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 385 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 235 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 498 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56308 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,191 | 71.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 632 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 182 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 161 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 275 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 304 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,055 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 556 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56308 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 69 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,610 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,802 | 19.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,108 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,434 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,498 | 17.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,200 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 819 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 564 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,255 | 8.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56308 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 193 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,302 | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,612 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,246 | 29.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,455 | 24.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,551 | 10.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56308 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,894 | 49.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,407 | 20.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,012 | 25.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 103 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 170 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 141 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 97 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56308 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 708 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,572 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,107 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,437 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56308 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 250 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 200 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 553 | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 969 | 11.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,355 | 28.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,969 | 35.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,012 | 12.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 100 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56308 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,656 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $607 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $858 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.69 | 2.38 |
Households (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,824 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,028 | 51.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,926 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,089 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,948 | 24.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,130 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,141 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.69 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56308 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,753 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,218 | 29.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,418 | 59.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 283 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 810 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,291 | 21.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56308 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,472 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 459 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 344 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,253 | 41.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,216 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,200 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,737 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,753 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,947 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,056 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 248 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,170 | 38.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,638 | 53.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56308 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,843 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,214 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,783 | 55.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,347 | 41.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 491 | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 84 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56308 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,891 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 77 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 478 | 620.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 478 | 620.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 478 | 620.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 150 | 194.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 11.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 62 | 80.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 75 | 97.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 18.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56308 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,874 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,070 | 96.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 804 | 3.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 430 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 138 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 236 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56308 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,824 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,217 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Alexandria, MN56308