56114 ZIP Code — Avoca, MN

Murray County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56114 is located in Avoca, Minnesota, within Murray County. It covers approximately 49.66 square miles and serves a population of 341 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56114

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 $164,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56114 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

341

population

49.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56114 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56114

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56114. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Avoca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56123 Currie (7.4 mi) 56183 Westbrook (8.4 mi) 56131 Fulda (8.6 mi) 56172 Slayton (8.7 mi) 56141 Iona (12 mi) 56137 Heron Lake (15.2 mi) 56174 Storden (15.3 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (17.1 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (17.1 mi) 56122 Chandler (18.5 mi) 56185 Wilmont (18.5 mi) 56175 Tracy (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	341
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	49.66 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	43.9864
Longitude	-95.5828
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	32.9%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

341

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$40,336

Per capita income

$164,600

Median home value

$1,056

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

14.1%

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	68	19.9%
18 and over	273	80.1%
65 and over	72	21.1%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	335	97.7%
Two or more races	4	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.6%
Other race	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.6%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,600
Median rent / month	$1,056
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	99.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	14.7%
1939 or earlier	46.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.1%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	53.3%
Fuel oil	11.2%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	41	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	21	13.8%
Households with children under 18	41	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	35.5%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	8.3%
Married	50.3%	74.1%
Separated	5.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	9.3%
Divorced	7.0%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	9.9%
Kindergarten	6	8.5%
Elementary school	32	45.1%
High school	21	29.6%
College / grad school	5	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 21.1%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Retail trade 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Construction 4.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Other services 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Professional & management 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	29.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	326	95.6%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	341	100.0%
Born in same state	341	100.0%
Born in different state	283	83.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	91	26.7%
Italian	39	11.4%
English	23	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	3.5%
French	8	2.3%
Dutch	8	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56114

What city is ZIP code 56114 in?

ZIP code 56114 is primarily assigned to Avoca, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56114 in?

ZIP code 56114 falls within Murray County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56114?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56114 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56114 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56114 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56114 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56114?

The median home value in ZIP code 56114 is $164,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 56114 in?

ZIP code 56114 observes the CST timezone.