56117 ZIP Code — Bigelow, MN

Nobles County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56117 is located in Bigelow, Minnesota, within Nobles County. It covers approximately 23.28 square miles and serves a population of 374 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56117

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 $115,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $78,977. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.

374

population

23.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bigelow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56168 Rushmore (7.5 mi) 56187 Worthington (8.5 mi) 51249 Sibley (10.1 mi) 51354 Ocheyedan (11.2 mi) 56110 Adrian (13.8 mi) 56167 Round Lake (14.5 mi) 56119 Brewster (14.6 mi) 51345 Harris (15 mi) 51243 Little Rock (15 mi) 56129 Ellsworth (15.3 mi) 51350 Melvin (16.8 mi) 56185 Wilmont (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	374
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	23.28 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	43.5437
Longitude	-95.6740
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	24.8%	45.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	17.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

374

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$78,977

Median household income

$32,624

Per capita income

$115,000

Median home value

$1,583

Median monthly rent

70.9%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

18.5%

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	97	25.9%
18 and over	277	74.1%
65 and over	48	12.8%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.8%

Hispanic or Latino 22.4%

Two or more races 18.3%

Other race 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	264	54.8%
Hispanic or Latino	108	22.4%
Two or more races	88	18.3%
Other race	22	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.8%	45.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	17.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 17.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	17.3%
Median income	$78,977

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 36.7%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,000
Median rent / month	$1,583
Owner occupied	70.9%
Renter occupied	29.1%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	98.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	58.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	27.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	44.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.5%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	85.0%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	71.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	18	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	14	11.0%
Households with children under 18	44	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	26.8%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	12.8%
Married	63.8%	73.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	10.1%
Divorced	9.0%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.8%
Kindergarten	12	9.9%
Elementary school	65	53.7%
High school	12	9.9%
College / grad school	31	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.8%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Professional & management 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.5%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.6%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	363	97.1%
Spanish	78	21.5%
Other Indo-European	78	21.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	295	78.9%
Born in same state	294	78.6%
Born in different state	135	36.1%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	79	21.1%
Not a US citizen	21	26.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	9.1%
English	30	8%
Polish	14	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	2.4%
French	8	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56117

What city is ZIP code 56117 in?

ZIP code 56117 is primarily assigned to Bigelow, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56117 in?

ZIP code 56117 falls within Nobles County, Minnesota.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 56117?

Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 56117 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56117?

The median home value in ZIP code 56117 is $115,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56117?

ZIP code 56117 has an estimated population of 374 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56117?

The median household income in ZIP code 56117 is $78,977, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56117 in?

ZIP code 56117 observes the CST timezone.