56220 ZIP Code — Canby, MN

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56220 is located in Canby, Minnesota, within Yellow Medicine County. It covers approximately 274.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,621 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56220

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 $153,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,432. 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56220 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,621
population
274.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56220

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City Status
Canby Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56280 Porter (6.1 mi) 56142 Ivanhoe (12.3 mi) 56291 Taunton (13.5 mi) 56136 Hendricks (15.1 mi) 56264 Minneota (16.2 mi) 57213 Astoria (16.6 mi) 57237 Gary (16.7 mi) 56218 Boyd (17.9 mi) 57218 Brandt (19.5 mi) 56257 Marietta (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,621
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 173
Geography
Land area 274.73 sq mi
Water area 0.33 sq mi
Latitude 44.7034
Longitude -96.2725
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 44.0% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.0% 36.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.8% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,621
Population
10
People per sq mi
45.1
Median age
$57,432
Median household income
$34,414
Per capita income
$153,600
Median home value
$554
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
1,180
Housing units
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
54
Under 5
52
74
5–9
73
106
10–14
104
95
15–19
92
71
20–24
70
137
25–34
135
124
35–44
121
130
45–54
128
98
55–59
96
113
60–64
110
159
65–74
155
95
75–84
92
69
85+
68
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1857722.0%
18 and over2,04478.0%
65 and over63824.3%
Median age45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%
Two or more races 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Other race 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,56296.8%
Two or more races281.1%
Hispanic or Latino250.9%
Other race180.7%
Asian70.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.2%
Black or African American20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.0% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.0% 36.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.8% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 5.6%
$15k–$25k 11.0%
$25k–$35k 12.5%
$35k–$50k 9.6%
$50k–$75k 17.3%
$75k–$100k 17.1%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 4.1%
$200k+ 4.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k5.6%
$15k–$25k11.0%
$25k–$35k12.5%
$35k–$50k9.6%
$50k–$75k17.3%
$75k–$100k17.1%
$100k–$150k14.6%
$150k–$200k4.1%
$200k+4.8%
Median income$57,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%
$50k–$100k 19.9%
$100k–$150k 19.4%
$150k–$200k 18.5%
$200k–$300k 18.3%
$300k–$500k 10.5%
$500k–$1M 3.7%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$153,600
Median rent / month$554
Owner occupied85.3%
Renter occupied14.7%
Vacant13.8%
Single-family detached85.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.8%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.28

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–20093.8%
1990–19999.1%
1980–19896.5%
1970–197916.1%
1960–19698.4%
1950–19597.5%
1940–19499.3%
1939 or earlier35.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.2%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms21.0%
3 bedrooms32.1%
4 bedrooms28.7%
5+ bedrooms9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.2%
1 vehicle24.3%
2 vehicles36.3%
3 or more34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas40.1%
Electricity25.8%
Propane / LP gas25.6%
Fuel oil6.0%
Wood1.3%
No fuel used1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family59751.2%
Cohabiting couple322.7%
Male householder, no spouse26422.7%
Female householder, no spouse27223.3%
Households with children under 1830526.2%
Households with seniors (65+)44738.4%
Average household size2.16

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.7%17.6%
Married53.1%60.9%
Separated2.4%0.4%
Widowed5.5%16.5%
Divorced11.3%4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.6%
HS graduate 33.9%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 19.7%
Bachelor's degree 15.8%
Graduate / professional 5.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool549.2%
Kindergarten325.5%
Elementary school27046.2%
High school15927.2%
College / grad school7012.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%
Agriculture & mining 16.8%
Retail trade 12.5%
Manufacturing 11.4%
Construction 8.2%
Professional & management 4.9%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Other services 3.2%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Public administration 1.2%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.9%
Service12.0%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources & construction17.7%
Production & transportation12.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.5%
Government11.0%
Self-employed13.2%
Unpaid family workers1.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.2%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home16.2%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)19.6

Poverty

All people 11.2%
Under 18 years 8.7%
18 and over 11.9%
Married-couple families 2.5%
Female-led households 31.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.5%
Retirement income16.6%
Supplemental Security4.2%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP8.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.8%
High blood pressure34.8%
High cholesterol32.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis27.7%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer8.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking17.7%
No physical activity24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.1%
Depression21.1%
Fair or poor health14.0%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.1%
Visited dentist68.9%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1768.6%
Disability%
Any disability18.5%
Under 186.4%
18–64 years14.3%
65 and over39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.5%
Public insurance41.7%
No insurance2.2%
Uninsured under 191.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,51596.0%
Spanish180.7%
Other Indo-European180.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,59999.2%
Born in same state2,58498.6%
Born in different state2,00976.7%
Foreign born150.6%
Naturalized citizen220.8%
Not a US citizen731.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish72427.6%
Italian1666.3%
French1566%
English632.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch572.2%
Arab532%
German90.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.4%
Internet access89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56220

What city is ZIP code 56220 in?

ZIP code 56220 is primarily assigned to Canby, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56220 in?

ZIP code 56220 falls within Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56220 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 56220 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56220 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56220 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56220?

The median home value in ZIP code 56220 is $153,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 56220?

ZIP code 56220 has an estimated population of 2,621 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56220 in?

ZIP code 56220 observes the CST timezone.

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