56009 ZIP Code — Alden, MN

Freeborn County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56009 is located in Alden, Minnesota, within Freeborn County. It covers approximately 96.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,458 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56009

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 $181,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,000. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 41% 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 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56009 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,458

population

96.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56029 Emmons (8.9 mi) 56051 Kiester (9.3 mi) 56089 Twin Lakes (10.1 mi) 56097 Wells (11 mi) 50473 Scarville (12.6 mi) 56014 Bricelyn (12.8 mi) 56042 Hartland (13 mi) 56007 Albert Lea (14.4 mi) 56016 Clarks Grove (14.9 mi) 50450 Lake Mills (16.2 mi) 56043 Hayward (17 mi) 50478 Thompson (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,458
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	96.73 sq mi
Water area	3.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.6327
Longitude	-93.5686
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,458

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$83,000

Median household income

$41,003

Per capita income

$181,500

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

614

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	19.1%
18 and over	1,179	80.9%
65 and over	324	22.2%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,421	95.8%
Two or more races	26	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.7%
Asian	9	0.6%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$83,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,500
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	39.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	51.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.8%
Electricity	4.3%
Propane / LP gas	38.4%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	6.3%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	386	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	33	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	83	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	100	16.6%
Households with children under 18	154	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	36.9%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	20.1%
Married	60.8%	63.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	10.3%
Divorced	11.1%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.8%
Kindergarten	17	5.4%
Elementary school	138	43.8%
High school	76	24.1%
College / grad school	72	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Manufacturing 19.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Retail trade 9.1%

Other services 6.0%

Construction 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 4.6%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Public administration 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 6.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,400	96.0%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,447	99.2%
Born in same state	1,446	99.2%
Born in different state	1,234	84.6%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.8%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	416	28.5%
Italian	149	10.2%
Dutch	142	9.7%
French	92	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	2.2%
Arab	27	1.9%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56009

What city is ZIP code 56009 in?

ZIP code 56009 is primarily assigned to Alden, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56009 in?

ZIP code 56009 falls within Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56009 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56009 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56009 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 56009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56009 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 56009 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56009?

The median home value in ZIP code 56009 is $181,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 56009 in?

ZIP code 56009 observes the CST timezone.