56113 ZIP Code — Arco, MN

Lincoln County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56113 is located in Arco, Minnesota, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 39.51 square miles and serves a population of 237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56113

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 $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($68,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56113 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

237

population

39.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56113 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56113

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56113. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56142 Ivanhoe (8 mi) 56178 Tyler (9.7 mi) 56149 Lake Benton (11.5 mi) 56157 Lynd (11.6 mi) 56136 Hendricks (11.7 mi) 56169 Russell (12.5 mi) 56291 Taunton (13.4 mi) 56239 Ghent (14.8 mi) 56170 Ruthton (15.2 mi) 56280 Porter (17.9 mi) 56264 Minneota (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	237
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	39.51 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	44.4158
Longitude	-96.1815
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	33.3%	47.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

237

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$68,125

Median household income

$42,669

Per capita income

$85,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

19.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	63	26.6%
18 and over	174	73.4%
65 and over	47	19.8%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	237	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	47.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 27.0%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	27.0%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$68,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	88.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	43.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	11.0%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	56.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	21.0%
Propane / LP gas	52.0%
Fuel oil	13.0%
Wood	10.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	17	17.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	11	11.0%
Households with children under 18	34	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	43.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	31.2%
Married	58.7%	55.9%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	7.6%	3.2%
Divorced	7.6%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	10.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	50.7%
High school	20	29.0%
College / grad school	7	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Retail trade 6.5%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.8%
65 and over	59.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	232	97.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	237	100.0%
Born in same state	237	100.0%
Born in different state	176	74.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	29	12.2%
Polish	27	11.4%
English	7	3%
Italian	7	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.5%
German	2	0.8%
Arab	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56113

What city is ZIP code 56113 in?

ZIP code 56113 is primarily assigned to Arco, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56113 in?

ZIP code 56113 falls within Lincoln County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56113 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56113 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56113 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56113 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56113?

The median home value in ZIP code 56113 is $85,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56113?

ZIP code 56113 has an estimated population of 237 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56113 in?

ZIP code 56113 observes the CST timezone.