56111 ZIP Code — Alpha, MN
Jackson County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56111 is located in Alpha, Minnesota, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 53.56 square miles and serves a population of 353 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56111
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 $94,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $110,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
353
population
53.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56111 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56111
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56111. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Alpha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56143 Jackson (4.5 mi)
56171 Sherburn (7.8 mi)
56127 Dunnell (8.5 mi)
56176 Trimont (13.9 mi)
56181 Welcome (15.2 mi)
56150 Lakefield (15.5 mi)
56121 Ceylon (16.4 mi)
56160 Odin (17.6 mi)
51360 Spirit Lake (17.9 mi)
56162 Ormsby (19.2 mi)
51334 Estherville (19.2 mi)
50531 Dolliver (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 353 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 53.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.6385 |
| Longitude | -94.9050 |
| 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 | 22.7% | 39.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 38.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.2% | 18.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 3.3% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
353
Population
7
People per sq mi
51.3
Median age
$110,625
Median household income
$63,535
Per capita income
$94,400
Median home value
$820
Median monthly rent
89.2%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
197
Housing units
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
8
5
5–9
6
6
10–14
6
18
15–19
18
7
20–24
7
14
25–34
14
20
35–44
20
21
45–54
21
16
55–59
17
42
60–64
44
12
65–74
13
4
75–84
5
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 62 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 291 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 35 | 9.9% |
| Median age | 51.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.8%
Hispanic or Latino
12.6%
Other race
12.1%
Two or more races
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 302 | 74.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 12.6% |
| Other race | 49 | 12.1% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.7% | 39.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 38.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.2% | 18.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 3.3% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
1.7%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
7.4%
$100k–$150k
40.9%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 40.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $110,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
49.0%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k–$300k
8.3%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,400 |
| Median rent / month | $820 |
| Owner occupied | 89.2% |
| Renter occupied | 10.8% |
| Vacant | 18.5% |
| Single-family detached | 94.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 27.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 47.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% |
| 3 or more | 30.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.0% |
| Electricity | 4.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 56.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 3.4% |
| No fuel used | 29.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 69 | 39.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 37 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 63 | 35.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 31 | 17.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 26 | 14.8% |
| Average household size | 2.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.4% | 18.7% |
| Married | 50.7% | 43.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 29.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 4.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
30.7%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 12.7% |
| Elementary school | 10 | 15.9% |
| High school | 37 | 58.7% |
| College / grad school | 8 | 12.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.9%
Agriculture & mining
19.0%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Retail trade
8.0%
Other services
7.1%
Construction
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Public administration
1.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.2% |
| Service | 8.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 6.6% |
| Self-employed | 11.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.0% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 4.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
1.6%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.5% |
| Retirement income | 41.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 21 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 42.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.2% |
| No insurance | 0.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 337 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 5 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 299 | 84.7% |
| Born in same state | 299 | 84.7% |
| Born in different state | 204 | 57.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 54 | 15.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 54 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 37 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 21 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 12 | 3.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 2.3% |
| French | 5 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.9% |
| Internet access | 89.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56111
What city is ZIP code 56111 in?
ZIP code 56111 is primarily assigned to Alpha, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56111 in?
ZIP code 56111 falls within Martin County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56111 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 56111 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56111?
The median home value in ZIP code 56111 is $94,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56111?
The median household income in ZIP code 56111 is $110,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 56111?
ZIP code 56111 has an estimated population of 353 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56111 in?
ZIP code 56111 observes the CST timezone.