Willmar, MN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 56201 serves a portion of Willmar, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. This community is home to approximately 6,291 residents, with a median age of 36.4 years. The median household income of $80,897 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $380,215 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 32% owner-occupied and 68% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Willmar is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 38% and an unemployment rate of 3.0%, 56201 reflects the economic character of Kandiyohi County in Minnesota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 6,291 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,803 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $80,897 | ↑ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $380,215 | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.5% | ↑ 124% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 38% | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.4 yrs | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 3,397 | — |