56309 ZIP Code — Ashby, MN

Grant County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56309 is located in Ashby, Minnesota, within Grant County. It covers approximately 57.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,421 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56309

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 $254,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. 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 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56309 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,421

population

57.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56309 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56309

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56309. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56326 Evansville (7.9 mi) 56324 Dalton (8.3 mi) 56315 Brandon (11.3 mi) 56524 Clitherall (12.1 mi) 56531 Elbow Lake (12.2 mi) 56311 Barrett (14.2 mi) 56515 Battle Lake (14.3 mi) 56332 Garfield (14.7 mi) 56588 Vining (16.5 mi) 56586 Underwood (17 mi) 56339 Hoffman (17.4 mi) 56590 Wendell (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,421
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	57.22 sq mi
Water area	10.61 sq mi
Latitude	46.0840
Longitude	-95.7804
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	39.5%	41.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	37.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	17.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,421

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$34,030

Per capita income

$254,500

Median home value

$870

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

690

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

103

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	366	25.8%
18 and over	1,055	74.2%
65 and over	307	21.6%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,393	96.9%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1.1%
Other race	16	1.1%
Asian	11	0.8%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	41.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	37.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	17.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 28.9%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$254,500
Median rent / month	$870
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	29.1%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	29.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	33.5%
Propane / LP gas	54.9%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	5.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	330	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	26	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	63	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	151	26.5%
Households with children under 18	148	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	36.8%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	9.7%
Married	60.8%	61.6%
Separated	7.3%	1.5%
Widowed	3.3%	11.3%
Divorced	8.1%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 21.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	15.1%
Kindergarten	23	7.5%
Elementary school	161	52.8%
High school	59	19.3%
College / grad school	16	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Construction 12.2%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Professional & management 9.5%

Retail trade 8.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	15.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.2%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	20.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,280	90.1%
Spanish	13	1.0%
Other Indo-European	12	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,407	99.0%
Born in same state	1,407	99.0%
Born in different state	1,195	84.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.0%
Not a US citizen	1	7.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	511	36%
Italian	62	4.4%
French	39	2.7%
English	33	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	2.1%
Dutch	28	2%
German	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56309

What city is ZIP code 56309 in?

ZIP code 56309 is primarily assigned to Ashby, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56309 in?

ZIP code 56309 falls within Grant County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56309 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56309 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56309?

ZIP code 56309 has an estimated population of 1,421 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56309?

The median household income in ZIP code 56309 is $71,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56309?

The median home value in ZIP code 56309 is $254,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 56309 in?

ZIP code 56309 observes the CST timezone.