ZIP Code 56231 in Danvers, MN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Danvers, Minnesota
County:Swift County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:37:35 PM
Population:361 [See All]
Area Code:320
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:45.2818, -95.7580
Land Area:91.549 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 56231 has 361 residents and 136 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 38.3 years, about the same as the state (38.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.3%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:361Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:386Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:344Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$111,250Source: Census ACS
Households:136Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$213,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.65Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.54Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--408404422427455418431379390411382355386
Decennial Census390------------------361------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 38.3

Male Median Age: 44.3

Female Median Age: 37.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male119911414131171391019119443
Female2016131211118169101796127355
Total312522231525212716232619252316798
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:34495.29%
Black:10.28%
Hispanic:*133.60%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:30.83%
Total:361100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:17147.37%44.3 years
Females:19052.63%37.3 years
Total:361100%38.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:38499.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:20.52%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.52%
Total Population:386100%
Total Native Population:38499.48%
Total Foreign-born Population:20.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $111,250, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $63,875 (134.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,500. Family households earn a median of $100,625 versus $59,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,250). By gender, male median income is $69,500 and female is $50,625, which is far less than the state female median ($59,330), with a current gap of $18,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.2%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is considerably above the state rate (3.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$47,375$54,375$65,750$60,833$62,500$63,125$62,500$60,521$63,750$94,167$83,750$107,500$111,250
Median Family Income$62,813$67,083$72,188$71,071$74,375$79,167$79,028$62,292$83,500$82,857$80,625$96,042$100,625
Median NonFamily Income$22,500$25,750$26,964$28,333$35,250$35,313$35,313$38,750$38,750$53,750$55,250$58,125$59,375
Median Male Income$45,250$48,214$48,438$44,306$0$52,000$52,125$53,056$53,750$58,889$60,208$69,375$69,500
Median Female Income$30,673$32,188$31,354$30,938$0$31,458$32,375$39,583$40,000$42,500$43,500$46,250$50,625
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:19467.36%
Unemployed:144.86%
Not In Labor Force:8027.78%
Total:288100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7639.18%
Service:2311.86%
Sales and Office:3115.98%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4925.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:157.73%
Total Civilian Employed Population:194100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $213,900, which is far less than the state median ($305,500), is up $103,900 (94.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,235), is down $669 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,000. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.15% (46.67% with a mortgage, 53.33% free-and-clear) and renters 3.85% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.02%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.39%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$110,000$136,800$119,800$115,400$133,300$114,000$110,700$117,200$120,400$156,800$155,000$183,900$213,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:233.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:350.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:116.67%
Total:6100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$669$679$725$767$785$1,021$1,000$950$1,000$938$888$950$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7044.87%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):8051.28%
Renter Occupied:63.85%
Total Occupied Housing Units:156100%

Occupied Housing Units:15682.98%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3217.02%
Total Housing Units:188100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:188100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:188100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 20.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 96.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 43.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (34.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 6.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (63.64%). College enrollment is 3.03%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:41.48%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:51.85%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):11843.70%
Some college, no degree:3211.85%
Associate's degree:5620.74%
Bachelor's degree:4516.67%
Graduate or professional degree:103.70%
Total:270100%
High school or higher:26196.67%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5520.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:28461.34%
Public Insurance:16635.85%
No Insurance:132.81%
Total:463100%
Has Health Insurance:45097.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.1%6.3%5.1%6.9%9.6%8.2%8.9%8.5%6.1%4.0%4.8%1.9%0.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:23.03%
Kindergarten:69.09%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4263.64%
High school (grades 9-12):1421.21%
College or graduate school:23.03%
Total:66100%
Early Childhood:812.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6293.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 56231 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 41 people with an annual payroll of $2,551,000. USPS data shows 130 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:130Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:141Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:130Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$593,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,551,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:41Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 56231 is located in Swift County, Minnesota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56231. It covers 91.549 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.214 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:91.549 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.214 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:33429.31 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2714734Source: Census
Place Name:Danvers city; MinnesotaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


56232 | | 56230

Schools in ZIP Code 56231


We could not locate which school district 56231 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Northside Elementary 1800 W Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
District: Benson Public School DistrictNearby
Benson Secondary 1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
District: Benson Public School DistrictNearby
Benson Area Learning Center 1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
District: Benson Public School DistrictNearby
Heartland Girls Ranch 1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
District: Benson Public School DistrictNearby
Appleton Elementary 349 S Edquist St
Appleton, MN 56208
District: Lac Qui Parle Valley School DistrictNearby
Lake Country Christian School 36322 County Road 14
Starbuck, MN 56381
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary S School 311 Colorado Ave
Morris, MN 56267
District: Private SchoolNearby
Community Christian School 1300 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 56231


University Of Minnesota-Morris 309 Behmler Hall
Morris, MN 56267
Type: Post Secondary
Minnesota West Community And Technical College 1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
Type: Post Secondary
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Ave Nw
Willmar, MN 56201
Type: Post Secondary
Alexandria Technical & Community College 1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State St
Marshall, MN 56258-5468
Type: Post Secondary
Sisseton Wahpeton College 12572 Bia Rd 700
Sisseton, SD 57262
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov