56116 ZIP Code — Beaver Creek, MN

Rock County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56116 is located in Beaver Creek, Minnesota, within Rock County. It covers approximately 43.93 square miles and serves a population of 590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56116

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 $229,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56116 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

590

population

43.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56116 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56116

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56116. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beaver Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56156 Luverne (4.2 mi) 56138 Hills (6 mi) 57068 Valley Springs (8 mi) 57005 Brandon (11 mi) 57030 Garretson (12.8 mi) 56134 Hardwick (13.4 mi) 57110 Sioux Falls (14.1 mi) 51241 Larchwood (14.2 mi) 56158 Magnolia (14.5 mi) 56144 Jasper (15.1 mi) 57104 Sioux Falls (16.6 mi) 57103 Sioux Falls (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	590
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	43.93 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.6311
Longitude	-96.3728
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	25.1%	39.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	22.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

590

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$91,563

Median household income

$43,453

Per capita income

$229,700

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

206

Housing units

31.9%

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	191	32.4%
18 and over	399	67.6%
65 and over	90	15.3%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 2%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	569	93.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18	3%
Two or more races	12	2%
Other race	8	1.3%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	39.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	22.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	25.5%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$91,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 20.9%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,700
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	28.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	32.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	66.8%
Fuel oil	1.9%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	72.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	36	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	16	7.7%
Households with children under 18	73	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	27.9%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	17.1%
Married	69.0%	76.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	0.0%	3.5%
Divorced	10.8%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	6.1%
Kindergarten	12	6.7%
Elementary school	109	60.9%
High school	38	21.2%
College / grad school	9	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Construction 10.9%

Retail trade 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Public administration 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	558	94.6%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	583	98.8%
Born in same state	583	98.8%
Born in different state	283	48.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.2%
Not a US citizen	1	14.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	163	27.6%
Polish	106	18%
Italian	18	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	2.4%
French	10	1.7%
Dutch	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56116

What city is ZIP code 56116 in?

ZIP code 56116 is primarily assigned to Beaver Creek, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56116 in?

ZIP code 56116 falls within Rock County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56116 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 56116 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 56116 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56116 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56116?

ZIP code 56116 has an estimated population of 590 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56116?

The median household income in ZIP code 56116 is $91,563, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56116 in?

ZIP code 56116 observes the CST timezone.