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Cosmos, Minnesota · ZIP 56228

Cosmos — ZIP 56228

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Cosmos (56228) scores 63/100 — Fair for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $188K.

63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby1

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index70/100
Typical home value$188K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$188K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

122

Violent Crime

25

Property Crime

97

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Meeker County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
SWWC ELC - CosmosKG–1239
30%
30%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

905

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

47.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56228 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 56228 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 56228 is approximately $188K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 56228 in Cosmos has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.