56121 ZIP Code — Ceylon, MN

Martin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56121 is located in Ceylon, Minnesota, within Martin County. It covers approximately 36.92 square miles and serves a population of 598 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56121

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 $91,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,556. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56121 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

598

population

36.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56121 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56121

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ceylon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50531 Dolliver (6.5 mi) 56181 Welcome (8.5 mi) 56127 Dunnell (8.6 mi) 56031 Fairmont (9.3 mi) 50514 Armstrong (10.8 mi) 56171 Sherburn (11.4 mi) 51334 Estherville (14.2 mi) 56039 Granada (15.9 mi) 56111 Alpha (16.4 mi) 50578 Ringsted (16.6 mi) 56176 Trimont (17.5 mi) 51365 Wallingford (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	598
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	36.92 sq mi
Water area	3.75 sq mi
Latitude	43.5442
Longitude	-94.6034
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	59.3%	46.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	16.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

598

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$44,556

Median household income

$29,662

Per capita income

$91,400

Median home value

$1,299

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

295

Housing units

10.9%

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	93	15.6%
18 and over	505	84.4%
65 and over	172	28.8%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 4%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	564	90.5%
Hispanic or Latino	25	4%
Other race	25	4%
Two or more races	6	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	46.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	16.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 29.8%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	29.8%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$44,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.4%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,400
Median rent / month	$1,299
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	99.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	19.7%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	48.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	14.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	38.7%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	80.7%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	38	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	101	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	52	17.0%
Households with children under 18	45	14.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	46.6%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	17.8%
Married	52.1%	51.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	12.3%
Divorced	7.2%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 49.9%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.4%
Kindergarten	2	2.2%
Elementary school	52	57.1%
High school	25	27.5%
College / grad school	8	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.8%

Manufacturing 23.6%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 3.2%

Professional & management 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Construction 2.1%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	39.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	16.1%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	586	98.0%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	595	99.5%
Born in same state	595	99.5%
Born in different state	376	62.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	12.7%
Polish	70	11.7%
Dutch	16	2.7%
French	10	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	1.3%
English	6	1%
German	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56121

What city is ZIP code 56121 in?

ZIP code 56121 is primarily assigned to Ceylon, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56121 in?

ZIP code 56121 falls within Martin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56121 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 56121 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56121?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56121 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 56121 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56121 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56121 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56121 in?

ZIP code 56121 observes the CST timezone.