ZIP Code 56228

Located in Cosmos, MN (Meeker County)

ZIP Code 56228 (Cosmos, MN): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 922 residents (6 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $147,373
  • Average Household Income: $69,844

ZIP code 56228 primarily serves Cosmos, MN in Meeker County. An estimated 922 people live within this area, with about 6 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 56228, the average price is around $147,373. That makes local housing 43% lower than the Minnesota average of $260,056, and 52% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 56228 earns about $69,844 a year. This income is 15% lower than the average family in Minnesota ($82,068), and 11% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 922
Median Household Income $69,844
Median Home Value $147,373
Median Age 47.4 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$43,024
Labor Force Participation68.3%
Unemployment Rate2.4%
Average Commute Time27.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate87.1%
Median Rent$697
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)17.3%
Total Housing Units419

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityCosmos
CountyMeeker
County FIPS27093
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density6.2/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)44.9362, -94.6772
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.69
Dual Income Families48.8%

Marital Status

Married52.9%
Never Married27.4%
Divorced16.2%
Widowed3.5%

Gender

Male53.0%
Female47.0%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)10.7%
Poverty Rate11.1%

Key Population Groups

Veterans3.7%
Disabled Population10.6%
Limited English Proficiency7.6%

All ZIP Codes in Cosmos

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
56228 Current 922 $69,844 $147,373

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