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Renville County
Morton, MN
56270
56270 ZIP Code — Morton, MN
Renville County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56270 is located in
Morton ,
Minnesota ,
within Renville County .
It covers approximately 48.23 square miles and serves a population of
1,155 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 507 .
About ZIP code 56270
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 $98,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,977. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 56270 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,155
Population density
24 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
129
Geography
Land area
48.23 sq mi
Water area
0.29 sq mi
Latitude
44.5574
Longitude
-95.0015
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
507
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.1%
41.4%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
36.4%
37.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
17.6%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.5%
3.4%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$63,977
Median household income
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 336 29.1% 18 and over 819 70.9% 65 and over 214 18.5% Median age 34.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
41%
Group Count % White 556 46.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 493 41% Two or more races 61 5.1% Hispanic or Latino 47 3.9% Other race 32 2.7% Asian 13 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.1%
41.4%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
36.4%
37.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
17.6%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.5%
3.4%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 8.5% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 16.7% $50k–$75k 18.1% $75k–$100k 18.1% $100k–$150k 14.8% $150k–$200k 5.6% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $63,977
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $98,900 Median rent / month $900 Owner occupied 91.1% Renter occupied 8.9% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 85.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.0% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.80
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.7% 2010–2019 4.9% 2000–2009 10.8% 1990–1999 16.9% 1980–1989 7.4% 1970–1979 12.3% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 4.4% 1940–1949 5.9% 1939 or earlier 27.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 22.8% 3 bedrooms 44.6% 4 bedrooms 23.7% 5+ bedrooms 6.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 29.4% 2 vehicles 37.4% 3 or more 26.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.4% Electricity 10.1% Propane / LP gas 75.8% Fuel oil 4.0% Wood 4.0% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 188 44.2% Cohabiting couple 36 8.5% Male householder, no spouse 82 19.3% Female householder, no spouse 119 28.0% Households with children under 18 125 29.4% Households with seniors (65+) 164 38.6% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.8% 25.8% Married 43.0% 46.2% Separated 0.2% 2.7% Widowed 5.2% 6.7% Divorced 12.8% 18.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.6% Bachelor's or higher 14.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 66 19.3% Kindergarten 13 3.8% Elementary school 161 47.1% High school 74 21.6% College / grad school 28 8.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
26.0%
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Public administration
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Professional & management
2.8%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.1% Service 26.8% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 10.5% Production & transportation 16.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.2% Government 17.3% Self-employed 4.2% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.1% Carpool 6.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 4.8% Other means 2.0% Avg commute (minutes) 16.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
23.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.2% Retirement income 15.3% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 9.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.1% High blood pressure 31.3% High cholesterol 29.1% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 23.5% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.7% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 23.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 11.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.1% Visited dentist 65.7% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 47 5.7%
Disability % Any disability 10.6% Under 18 3.0% 18–64 years 8.1% 65 and over 29.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.5% Public insurance 39.1% No insurance 14.3% Uninsured under 19 15.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,083 93.8% Spanish 12 1.1% Other Indo-European 4 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 5 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,146 99.2% Born in same state 1,143 99.0% Born in different state 1,007 87.2% Foreign born 3 0.3% Naturalized citizen 9 0.8% Not a US citizen 9 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 107 9.3% Italian 72 6.2% Arab 27 2.3%
Ancestry Count % French 15 1.3% English 5 0.4% Dutch 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.8% Internet access 89.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56270
What city is ZIP code 56270 in?
ZIP code 56270 is primarily assigned to Morton, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56270 in?
ZIP code 56270 falls within Renville County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56270 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 56270 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56270?
14% 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 56270 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 56270 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56270?
The median home value in ZIP code 56270 is $98,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 56270 in?
ZIP code 56270 observes the CST timezone.
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