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ZIP Code 56520
Breckenridge, MN, Wilkin County
Population
3,852
Land area
125.8sq mi
People per sq mi
31
City
Breckenridge
ZIP 56520 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 56520 at a glance
- ZIP 56520 (Breckenridge) is 58% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,792, 27% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,700 (49% below Minnesota) and median rent is $515 a month.
Local data for ZIP 56520
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 56520, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,792
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$166,700
Prices +4.5% in a year
Median rent
$515/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
18.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
108
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,491
$71.9M annual payroll
PPP loans
$9.6M
229 loans
Campaign donations
$62.4K
13% D, 3% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 56520, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / -1°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 56520, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 56520?
- ZIP code 56520 is in Breckenridge, MN (Wilkin County).
- What county is ZIP code 56520 in?
- ZIP code 56520 is mostly in Wilkin County, Minnesota.
- How many people live in ZIP code 56520?
- About 3,852 people live in the 56520 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.