56026 ZIP Code — Ellendale, MN
Steele County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56026 is located in Ellendale, Minnesota, within Steele County. It covers approximately 103.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,812 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56026
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $90,167.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,812
population
103.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56026 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56026
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ellendale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56072 New Richland (8.9 mi)
56042 Hartland (9.8 mi)
56016 Clarks Grove (9.8 mi)
56045 Hollandale (11.4 mi)
55917 Blooming Prairie (11.7 mi)
55060 Owatonna (11.7 mi)
56007 Albert Lea (15.4 mi)
56093 Waseca (15.8 mi)
55924 Claremont (17.8 mi)
56091 Waldorf (18.5 mi)
55049 Medford (18.8 mi)
55049 Medford (18.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,812 |
| Population density | 18 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 147 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 103.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.79 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9020 |
| Longitude | -93.3164 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 507 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.2% | 36.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.5% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 25.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 5.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
1,812
Population
18
People per sq mi
46.2
Median age
$90,167
Median household income
$39,056
Per capita income
$212,800
Median home value
$831
Median monthly rent
86.6%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
670
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
58
Under 5
55
30
5–9
28
76
10–14
73
65
15–19
63
39
20–24
37
102
25–34
98
82
35–44
78
140
45–54
134
95
55–59
91
83
60–64
79
89
65–74
85
46
75–84
44
21
85+
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 397 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,415 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 306 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 46.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.2%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
1.2%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,667 | 88.2% |
| Two or more races | 107 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 22 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.2% | 36.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.5% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 25.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 5.0% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $90,167 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
6.5%
$100k–$150k
27.6%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
30.1%
$300k–$500k
19.9%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,800 |
| Median rent / month | $831 |
| Owner occupied | 86.6% |
| Renter occupied | 13.4% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 89.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% |
| 3 or more | 44.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.5% |
| Electricity | 7.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 43.0% |
| Fuel oil | 5.4% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 412 | 55.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 43 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 173 | 23.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 116 | 15.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 219 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 222 | 29.8% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.1% | 19.5% |
| Married | 55.5% | 62.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
16.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 2.1% |
| Elementary school | 180 | 52.8% |
| High school | 107 | 31.4% |
| College / grad school | 36 | 10.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Manufacturing
20.8%
Retail trade
8.0%
Construction
7.7%
Agriculture & mining
7.2%
Other services
6.8%
Public administration
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Professional & management
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.1% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 8.8% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
7.9%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 80 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,699 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,807 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 1,786 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 1,472 | 81.2% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 450 | 24.8% |
| Italian | 138 | 7.6% |
| French | 85 | 4.7% |
| Dutch | 83 | 4.6% |
| Arab | 56 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 46 | 2.5% |
| German | 8 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56026
What city is ZIP code 56026 in?
ZIP code 56026 is primarily assigned to Ellendale, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56026 in?
ZIP code 56026 falls within Steele County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56026 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56026 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 56026?
ZIP code 56026 has an estimated population of 1,812 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56026?
The median home value in ZIP code 56026 is $212,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56026?
The median household income in ZIP code 56026 is $90,167, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56026 in?
ZIP code 56026 observes the CST timezone.