ZIP code 56280: Porter, MN
56280 is a ZIP code in Porter, Minnesota, mainly in Lincoln County. About 530 people live here.
- Population
- 530
- Median household income
- $78,214
- Typical home value
- $266,100+7.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $925gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homeowners
- 80.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56280 details
| City | Porter |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lincoln County (also partly Yellow Medicine 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 | 68.6 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 8 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.63275, -96.16562 |
Median rent in 56280 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $419/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $956/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 56280
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56291 | Taunton, MN | 5.1 mi | 397 |
| 56220 | Canby, MN | 8.9 mi | 2,617 |
| 56264 | Minneota, MN | 9.6 mi | 2,277 |
| 56142 | Ivanhoe, MN | 11.9 mi | 1,036 |
| 56239 | Ghent, MN | 15.4 mi | 587 |
| 56136 | Hendricks, MN | 15.5 mi | 1,203 |
| 56113 | Arco, MN | 15.8 mi | 208 |
| 56218 | Boyd, MN | 17.4 mi | 435 |
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 56280?
A typical home in ZIP code 56280 is worth about $266,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $78,214 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $266,100 homeWhat can a $78,214 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 56280
What city is ZIP code 56280?
ZIP code 56280 is in Porter, MN, in Lincoln County.
What county is ZIP code 56280 in?
56280 is mainly in Lincoln County, Minnesota, and partly in Yellow Medicine County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56280?
About 530 people live in ZIP code 56280, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56280 in?
56280 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.