ZIP code 56279
Where is ZIP code 56279?
Pennock, Minnesota
Kandiyohi County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56279 belongs to Pennock, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. 56279 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 320. About 1,126 people live in the 56279 area, where the median household income is $84,000. The closest ZIP codes are 56201 (Willmar, 6 mi east), 56282 (Raymond, 8.1 mi south) and 56252 (Kerkhoven, 8.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 56279 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pennock |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 320 |
| Coordinates | 45.131, -95.1753 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 562 |
Population and income in 56279
| Population | 1,126 · lower than 62% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · lower than 61% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.2 years · lower than 86% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $84,000 · higher than 61% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,729 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $231,700 · lower than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,050 a month |
| Housing units | 532 |
| Households | 462 (2.44 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 61.78 sq mi (plus 2.84 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56279. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56279
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56201 | Willmar, MN | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 56282 | Raymond, MN | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 56252 | Kerkhoven, MN | 8.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 56251 | Kandiyohi, MN | 12.6 mi E | Standard |
| 56271 | Murdock, MN | 12.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 56281 | Prinsburg, MN | 13.4 mi S | Standard |
| 56216 | Blomkest, MN | 13.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 56222 | Clara City, MN | 14.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 56288 | Spicer, MN | 14.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 56289 | Sunburg, MN | 15.8 mi N | Standard |
| 56273 | New London, MN | 15.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 56253 | Lake Lillian, MN | 17.6 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56279 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56279
123 MAIN ST
PENNOCK MN 56279
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56279-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56279?
- 56279 is a Pennock, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56279 in?
- ZIP code 56279 is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56279 in?
- 56279 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56279?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56279 use area code 320.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56279?
- About 1,126 people live in ZIP code 56279, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56279?
- The median household income in 56279 is $84,000 a year, higher than 61% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56279?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56279 are 56201 (Willmar, 6 miles), 56282 (Raymond, 8.1 miles), 56252 (Kerkhoven, 8.6 miles) and 56251 (Kandiyohi, 12.6 miles).