56212 ZIP Code — Bellingham, MN

Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56212 is located in Bellingham, Minnesota, within Lac Qui Parle County. It covers approximately 80.24 square miles and serves a population of 511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56212

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 $102,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,944. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% 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 56212 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

511
population
80.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56212 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56212

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City Status
Bellingham Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56276 Odessa (10.4 mi) 57216 Big Stone City (10.9 mi) 56227 Correll (12 mi) 57252 Milbank (13.2 mi) 56257 Marietta (13.3 mi) 56256 Madison (15.5 mi) 57259 Revillo (16.4 mi) 56278 Ortonville (18.2 mi) 56225 Clinton (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 511
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 80.24 sq mi
Water area 0.24 sq mi
Latitude 45.1675
Longitude -96.3395
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 320
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.9% 44.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 30.2% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 18.9% 16.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.0% 4.4% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

511
Population
6
People per sq mi
47.5
Median age
$71,944
Median household income
$39,037
Per capita income
$102,000
Median home value
$669
Median monthly rent
87.6%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
281
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
10
14
5–9
14
19
10–14
18
10
15–19
10
7
20–24
6
17
25–34
17
43
35–44
43
36
45–54
36
15
55–59
14
34
60–64
34
28
65–74
27
16
75–84
16
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810320.2%
18 and over40879.8%
65 and over10320.2%
Median age47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Other race 5.2%
Two or more races 0.9%
GroupCount%
White47888.7%
Hispanic or Latino285.2%
Other race285.2%
Two or more races50.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.9% 44.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 30.2% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 18.9% 16.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.0% 4.4% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.7%
$10k–$15k 5.5%
$15k–$25k 6.4%
$25k–$35k 12.4%
$35k–$50k 7.8%
$50k–$75k 16.1%
$75k–$100k 15.1%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 9.6%
$200k+ 8.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k5.5%
$15k–$25k6.4%
$25k–$35k12.4%
$35k–$50k7.8%
$50k–$75k16.1%
$75k–$100k15.1%
$100k–$150k14.7%
$150k–$200k9.6%
$200k+8.7%
Median income$71,944

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%
$50k–$100k 24.6%
$100k–$150k 12.6%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k–$300k 8.9%
$300k–$500k 6.8%
$500k–$1M 4.2%
$1M+ 8.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$102,000
Median rent / month$669
Owner occupied87.6%
Renter occupied12.4%
Vacant29.2%
Single-family detached92.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.2%
Median rooms7.2
Avg household size (owned)2.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20191.6%
2000–20094.5%
1990–19991.0%
1980–19893.6%
1970–197912.0%
1960–19699.7%
1950–195910.7%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier53.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.8%
2 bedrooms6.8%
3 bedrooms47.4%
4 bedrooms26.0%
5+ bedrooms11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle22.5%
2 vehicles25.7%
3 or more50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.8%
Electricity27.5%
Propane / LP gas66.5%
Fuel oil0.9%
Wood1.4%
Solar0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14566.5%
Cohabiting couple62.8%
Male householder, no spouse2712.4%
Female householder, no spouse4018.3%
Households with children under 185525.2%
Households with seniors (65+)6831.2%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.3%10.1%
Married69.7%73.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.8%12.6%
Divorced4.1%3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.3%
HS graduate 48.2%
Some college, no degree 13.5%
Associate's degree 15.1%
Bachelor's degree 13.8%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.2%
Bachelor's or higher18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool44.4%
Kindergarten55.6%
Elementary school5864.4%
High school2022.2%
College / grad school33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.3%
Education & healthcare 16.6%
Construction 11.1%
Retail trade 7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%
Manufacturing 5.9%
Other services 5.9%
Finance & real estate 5.1%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Professional & management 3.6%
Public administration 3.6%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.5%
Service12.3%
Sales & office13.8%
Natural resources & construction23.7%
Production & transportation8.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector58.5%
Government15.8%
Self-employed23.7%
Unpaid family workers2.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.7%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.2%
Work from home21.9%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)18.5

Poverty

All people 6.4%
Under 18 years 4.4%
18 and over 6.9%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.3%
Retirement income17.4%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.9%
High blood pressure35.8%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis27.7%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.7%
Binge drinking17.7%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.7%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist67.7%
Cholesterol screening91.5%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans317.6%
Disability%
Any disability11.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.2%
65 and over29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.1%
Public insurance41.3%
No insurance6.8%
Uninsured under 190.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only49095.9%
Spanish244.9%
Other Indo-European244.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)48594.9%
Born in same state48594.9%
Born in different state32062.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen265.1%
Not a US citizen27.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish11923.3%
Italian397.6%
French61.2%
AncestryCount%
Dutch61.2%
Arab51%
English20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.7%
Internet access91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56212

What city is ZIP code 56212 in?

ZIP code 56212 is primarily assigned to Bellingham, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56212 in?

ZIP code 56212 falls within Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56212 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56212 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56212?

The median home value in ZIP code 56212 is $102,000.

Does ZIP code 56212 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 56212 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56212?

ZIP code 56212 has an estimated population of 511 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56212 in?

ZIP code 56212 observes the CST timezone.

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