56510 ZIP Code — Ada, MN

Norman County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56510 is located in Ada, Minnesota, within Norman County. It covers approximately 224.85 square miles and serves a population of 2,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56510

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 $128,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $64,250. 36% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,275
population
224.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56510 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56510

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City Status
Ada Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56548 Halstad (9.1 mi) 56519 Borup (11.1 mi) 56581 Shelly (11.7 mi) 56550 Hendrum (13.4 mi) 56584 Twin Valley (15.1 mi) 56545 Gary (15.5 mi) 56574 Perley (15.7 mi) 56540 Fertile (16.1 mi) 56517 Beltrami (16.2 mi) 56568 Nielsville (16.9 mi) 56546 Georgetown (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,275
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 224.85 sq mi
Water area 0.68 sq mi
Latitude 47.3537
Longitude -96.5258
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 218
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.6% 44.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 33.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.0% 19.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.3% 2.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,275
Population
10
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$64,250
Median household income
$36,164
Per capita income
$128,900
Median home value
$628
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
855
Housing units
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
48
Under 5
51
80
5–9
85
78
10–14
82
78
15–19
82
75
20–24
80
73
25–34
77
162
35–44
170
111
45–54
116
62
55–59
66
107
60–64
113
127
65–74
134
55
75–84
58
51
85+
54
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1851622.7%
18 and over1,75977.3%
65 and over47921.1%
Median age43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%
Two or more races 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Black or African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,14891.8%
Two or more races974.1%
Hispanic or Latino652.8%
Black or African American120.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native110.5%
Other race70.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.6% 44.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 33.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.0% 19.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.3% 2.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 6.3%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 12.3%
$25k–$35k 5.9%
$35k–$50k 13.7%
$50k–$75k 14.4%
$75k–$100k 8.7%
$100k–$150k 20.9%
$150k–$200k 6.9%
$200k+ 6.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.3%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k12.3%
$25k–$35k5.9%
$35k–$50k13.7%
$50k–$75k14.4%
$75k–$100k8.7%
$100k–$150k20.9%
$150k–$200k6.9%
$200k+6.1%
Median income$64,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%
$50k–$100k 22.2%
$100k–$150k 25.6%
$150k–$200k 18.7%
$200k–$300k 11.5%
$300k–$500k 7.6%
$500k–$1M 2.5%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$128,900
Median rent / month$628
Owner occupied73.2%
Renter occupied26.8%
Vacant13.3%
Single-family detached79.9%
Large apartment buildings5.4%
Mobile homes1.7%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.60

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–20092.2%
1990–19995.3%
1980–19898.3%
1970–197920.2%
1960–196916.4%
1950–195914.2%
1940–194910.1%
1939 or earlier20.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom10.1%
2 bedrooms27.2%
3 bedrooms32.1%
4 bedrooms21.9%
5+ bedrooms8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.2%
1 vehicle25.7%
2 vehicles40.0%
3 or more26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas55.8%
Electricity21.6%
Propane / LP gas10.6%
Fuel oil6.3%
Wood4.0%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family43244.7%
Cohabiting couple697.1%
Male householder, no spouse20421.1%
Female householder, no spouse26127.0%
Households with children under 1828729.7%
Households with seniors (65+)32934.1%
Average household size2.28

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.2%28.2%
Married53.8%45.4%
Separated0.0%1.6%
Widowed2.3%14.0%
Divorced10.8%10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 28.2%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 16.2%
Bachelor's degree 21.6%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.4%
Bachelor's or higher29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool549.9%
Kindergarten193.5%
Elementary school24244.4%
High school11220.6%
College / grad school11821.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%
Retail trade 16.4%
Agriculture & mining 15.7%
Construction 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Public administration 4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%
Other services 3.7%
Wholesale trade 3.5%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Professional & management 3.4%
Information 3.1%
Manufacturing 3.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.9%
Service12.3%
Sales & office24.3%
Natural resources & construction13.8%
Production & transportation9.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.9%
Government19.5%
Self-employed11.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.5%
Carpool11.0%
Public transit1.0%
Walk6.1%
Work from home3.6%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)16.2

Poverty

All people 12.6%
Under 18 years 18.0%
18 and over 11.0%
Married-couple families 0.2%
Female-led households 60.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.7%
Retirement income21.1%
Supplemental Security3.1%
Cash public assistance3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP7.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.1%
High blood pressure33.9%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking17.9%
No physical activity23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.0%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.4%
Visited dentist66.3%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss12.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1307.4%
Disability%
Any disability14.2%
Under 186.6%
18–64 years11.2%
65 and over32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.9%
Public insurance40.6%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,17695.6%
Spanish130.6%
Other Indo-European70.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,24098.5%
Born in same state2,22097.6%
Born in different state1,30657.4%
Foreign born200.9%
Naturalized citizen351.5%
Not a US citizen38.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish93341%
Italian1285.6%
French592.6%
Dutch371.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab281.2%
German241.1%
English90.4%
Irish30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.5%
Internet access91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56510

What city is ZIP code 56510 in?

ZIP code 56510 is primarily assigned to Ada, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56510 in?

ZIP code 56510 falls within Norman County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56510 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 56510 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56510?

The median home value in ZIP code 56510 is $128,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 56510?

ZIP code 56510 has an estimated population of 2,275 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56510?

The median household income in ZIP code 56510 is $64,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56510 in?

ZIP code 56510 observes the CST timezone.

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