56041 ZIP Code — Hanska, MN

Brown County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56041 is located in Hanska, Minnesota, within Brown County. It covers approximately 72.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,028 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56041

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 $176,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,219. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,028
population
72.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56041 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56041

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City Status
Hanska Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56062 Madelia (10.1 mi) 56021 Courtland (10.9 mi) 56073 New Ulm (12.1 mi) 56081 Saint James (12.5 mi) 56055 Lake Crystal (12.6 mi) 56085 Sleepy Eye (15.1 mi) 56060 Lewisville (16.3 mi) 56034 Garden City (16.8 mi) 56090 Vernon Center (17.1 mi) 56054 Lafayette (17.7 mi) 56074 Nicollet (17.9 mi) 56120 Butterfield (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,028
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 72.68 sq mi
Water area 3.99 sq mi
Latitude 44.1524
Longitude -94.4943
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 34.0% 40.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 42.6% 35.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 18.5% 21.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.9% 2.2% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,028
Population
14
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$79,219
Median household income
$38,002
Per capita income
$176,300
Median home value
$725
Median monthly rent
87.1%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
409
Housing units
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
42
Under 5
42
32
5–9
32
44
10–14
44
32
15–19
32
18
20–24
17
43
25–34
42
58
35–44
57
65
45–54
64
42
55–59
41
35
60–64
35
71
65–74
70
30
75–84
30
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828327.5%
18 and over74572.5%
65 and over21120.5%
Median age43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Two or more races 1.5%
Other race 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,00295.5%
Hispanic or Latino212%
Two or more races161.5%
Other race70.7%
Asian30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.0% 40.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 42.6% 35.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 18.5% 21.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.9% 2.2% 8.5%
Under $10k 1.0%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 2.9%
$25k–$35k 8.9%
$35k–$50k 7.4%
$50k–$75k 20.6%
$75k–$100k 15.8%
$100k–$150k 23.5%
$150k–$200k 8.6%
$200k+ 6.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.0%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k2.9%
$25k–$35k8.9%
$35k–$50k7.4%
$50k–$75k20.6%
$75k–$100k15.8%
$100k–$150k23.5%
$150k–$200k8.6%
$200k+6.0%
Median income$79,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%
$50k–$100k 22.0%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 16.0%
$200k–$300k 22.9%
$300k–$500k 15.7%
$500k–$1M 3.3%
$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$176,300
Median rent / month$725
Owner occupied87.1%
Renter occupied12.9%
Vacant9.9%
Single-family detached92.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.5%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.9%
2000–20097.8%
1990–199910.2%
1980–19896.7%
1970–19796.9%
1960–19695.4%
1950–19596.7%
1940–19497.1%
1939 or earlier45.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.9%
1 bedroom4.8%
2 bedrooms16.6%
3 bedrooms47.9%
4 bedrooms24.8%
5+ bedrooms5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.8%
1 vehicle15.1%
2 vehicles37.9%
3 or more42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.6%
Electricity8.9%
Propane / LP gas78.4%
Fuel oil5.3%
Wood4.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23756.8%
Cohabiting couple317.4%
Male householder, no spouse7618.2%
Female householder, no spouse7317.5%
Households with children under 1814033.6%
Households with seniors (65+)15637.4%
Average household size2.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.4%23.1%
Married59.7%63.3%
Separated1.0%0.5%
Widowed0.5%8.2%
Divorced13.4%4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 4.3%
HS graduate 41.0%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 14.1%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool229.3%
Kindergarten166.8%
Elementary school12653.2%
High school5623.6%
College / grad school177.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.6%
Manufacturing 14.8%
Agriculture & mining 13.3%
Transportation & utilities 9.9%
Retail trade 9.7%
Construction 8.0%
Professional & management 6.5%
Other services 5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%
Public administration 4.6%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.7%
Service13.9%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction16.5%
Production & transportation18.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.1%
Government15.6%
Self-employed9.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.5%
Carpool5.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.7%
Work from home9.1%
Other means0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)23.4

Poverty

All people 8.8%
Under 18 years 14.1%
18 and over 6.8%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 2.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.7%
Retirement income21.6%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP4.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure30.1%
High cholesterol31.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis22.9%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.7%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.5%
Binge drinking20.8%
No physical activity21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.3%
Depression20.9%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.0%
Visited dentist66.8%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss10.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans577.7%
Disability%
Any disability8.8%
Under 182.5%
18–64 years5.1%
65 and over26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.9%
Public insurance34.3%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 191.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only94491.8%
Spanish50.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.4%
Other languages10.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,02299.4%
Born in same state1,01498.6%
Born in different state90087.5%
Foreign born80.8%
Naturalized citizen60.6%
Not a US citizen583.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish36835.8%
French636.1%
Italian565.4%
Dutch151.5%
AncestryCount%
English50.5%
Arab50.5%
German40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.6%
Internet access93.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56041

What city is ZIP code 56041 in?

ZIP code 56041 is primarily assigned to Hanska, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56041 in?

ZIP code 56041 falls within Brown County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56041 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56041 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56041?

The median home value in ZIP code 56041 is $176,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 56041?

ZIP code 56041 has an estimated population of 1,028 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56041 in?

ZIP code 56041 observes the CST timezone.

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