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Porter city, MN

ZIP 56280 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 56280

56280 has a population of 492 with a median age of 41.6 yrs (56.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.9%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
2.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.3%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
20.9%+28% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.9%-74% vs US avg
x
High school
33.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.1%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
67.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.2%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.3%-30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.5%-82% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 56280

Poverty Rate
15.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.5%-82% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.3%-30% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.6%-92% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population492
Median age41.6
Poverty rate15.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.0%
Asian2.0%
Foreign-born50.0%