56087 ZIP Code — Springfield, MN

Brown County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56087 is located in Springfield, Minnesota, within Brown County. It covers approximately 146.06 square miles and serves a population of 3,054 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56087

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 $140,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,588. 40% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56087 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,054

population

146.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56083 Sanborn (7.2 mi) 56019 Comfrey (8.2 mi) 56145 Jeffers (11.3 mi) 56266 Morgan (12.4 mi) 56085 Sleepy Eye (13 mi) 56152 Lamberton (13.5 mi) 56293 Wabasso (18.2 mi) 56174 Storden (18.9 mi) 56120 Butterfield (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,054
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	146.06 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	44.2311
Longitude	-94.9966
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	44.9%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	35.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	21.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,054

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$65,588

Median household income

$31,875

Per capita income

$140,700

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,152

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

139

5–9

132

104

10–14

15–19

20–24

156

25–34

149

156

35–44

148

111

45–54

105

55–59

151

60–64

144

155

65–74

148

141

75–84

135

123

85+

117

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	738	24.2%
18 and over	2,316	75.8%
65 and over	819	26.8%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,973	96.7%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.7%
Other race	21	0.7%
Black or African American	20	0.7%
Two or more races	14	0.5%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	35.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	21.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$65,588

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,700
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	12.7%
1939 or earlier	35.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	28.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.7%
Electricity	13.2%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	680	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	109	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	264	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	265	20.1%
Households with children under 18	370	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	512	38.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	20.4%
Married	57.8%	55.7%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	12.8%
Divorced	12.1%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	11.1%
Kindergarten	57	7.7%
Elementary school	373	50.6%
High school	127	17.2%
College / grad school	98	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Agriculture & mining 19.1%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 4.0%

Information 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 16.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	195	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,898	94.9%
Spanish	21	0.7%
Other Indo-European	21	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,028	99.1%
Born in same state	3,028	99.1%
Born in different state	2,809	92.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.9%
Not a US citizen	16	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	424	13.9%
Italian	204	6.7%
Arab	105	3.4%
Dutch	85	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	81	2.7%
German	29	0.9%
English	21	0.7%
Norwegian	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56087

What city is ZIP code 56087 in?

ZIP code 56087 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56087 in?

ZIP code 56087 falls within Brown County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56087 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 56087 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56087 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56087 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56087?

The median home value in ZIP code 56087 is $140,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 56087?

ZIP code 56087 has an estimated population of 3,054 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56087 in?

ZIP code 56087 observes the CST timezone.