56030 ZIP Code — Essig, MN
Brown County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56030 is located in Essig, Minnesota, within Brown County. It covers approximately 0.02 square miles and serves a population of 17 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
17
population
0.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56030 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56030
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Essig | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17 |
| Population density | 850 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.3244 |
| Longitude | -94.5859 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 507 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
17
Population
850
People per sq mi
17.5
Median age
$56,250
Median household income
$9,141
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
3
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
0
1
5–9
0
3
10–14
2
1
15–19
1
1
35–44
1
2
45–54
1
1
55–59
0
1
65–74
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 52.9% |
| 18 and over | 8 | 47.1% |
| 65 and over | 2 | 11.8% |
| Median age | 17.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 100% |
Household income
$25k–$35k
33.3%
$50k–$75k
66.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 33.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 66.7% |
| Median income | $56,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
33.3%
$50k–$100k
33.3%
$150k–$200k
33.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 10.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 5.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 33.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 66.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 33.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 100.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 66.7% |
| Wood | 33.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 5.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| Married | 80.0% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
12.5%
Some college, no degree
50.0%
Associate's degree
25.0%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 75.0% |
| High school | 2 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
42.9%
Construction
28.6%
Retail trade
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.3% |
| Service | 28.6% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 28.6% |
| Production & transportation | 28.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.4% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 28.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 25.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
70.6%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
37.5%
Married-couple families
33.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 33.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 33.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 12.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 11.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 17 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 16 | 94.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2 | 11.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 17.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56030
What city is ZIP code 56030 in?
ZIP code 56030 is primarily assigned to Essig, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56030 in?
ZIP code 56030 falls within Brown County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56030?
71% of residents in ZIP code 56030 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 56030 family-oriented?
53% of residents in ZIP code 56030 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56030?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 56030 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 56030 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 56030 in?
ZIP code 56030 observes the CST timezone.