ZIP code 56244: Hancock, MN
56244 is a ZIP code in Hancock, Minnesota, mainly in Stevens County. About 1,832 people live here.
- Population
- 1,832
- Median household income
- $85,417
- Typical home value
- $227,300+6.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $914gross, per month
- Median age
- 33.7
- Homeowners
- 78.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56244 details
| City | Hancock |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stevens County (also partly Pope County, Swift County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 130.7 sq mi, plus 4.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 14 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 13.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 45.47772, -95.78013 |
Median rent in 56244 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $860/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $983/mo |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,563/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 56244
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56226 | Clontarf, MN | 6.9 mi | 215 |
| 56267 | Morris, MN | 10.2 mi | 6,783 |
| 56323 | Cyrus, MN | 10.8 mi | 612 |
| 56249 | Holloway, MN | 12.5 mi | 301 |
| 56381 | Starbuck, MN | 12.9 mi | 2,344 |
| 56231 | Danvers, MN | 13.7 mi | 405 |
| 56207 | Alberta, MN | 14.0 mi | 211 |
| 56215 | Benson, MN | 15.0 mi | 4,677 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 56244?
A typical home in ZIP code 56244 is worth about $227,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $85,417 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $227,300 homeWhat can a $85,417 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 56244
What city is ZIP code 56244?
ZIP code 56244 is in Hancock, MN, in Stevens County.
What county is ZIP code 56244 in?
56244 is mainly in Stevens County, Minnesota, and partly in Pope County and Swift County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56244?
About 1,832 people live in ZIP code 56244, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56244 in?
56244 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.