56122 ZIP Code — Chandler, MN

Murray County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56122 is located in Chandler, Minnesota, within Murray County. It covers approximately 54.78 square miles and serves a population of 668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56122

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 $147,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,583. 37% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56122 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

668

population

54.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56122 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56122

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chandler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56141 Iona (7.7 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (8.1 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (8.1 mi) 56155 Lismore (10 mi) 56186 Woodstock (10.9 mi) 56128 Edgerton (10.9 mi) 56185 Wilmont (10.9 mi) 56172 Slayton (11.8 mi) 56134 Hardwick (17.2 mi) 56114 Avoca (18.5 mi) 56131 Fulda (18.7 mi) 56158 Magnolia (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	668
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	54.78 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	43.9065
Longitude	-95.9368
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	39.4%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

668

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$74,583

Median household income

$31,868

Per capita income

$147,500

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

15.7%

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	153	22.9%
18 and over	515	77.1%
65 and over	155	23.2%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Other race 8.9%

Two or more races 4%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	563	75%
Hispanic or Latino	83	11.1%
Other race	67	8.9%
Two or more races	30	4%
Black or African American	5	0.7%
Asian	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$74,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 27.1%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,500
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	88.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	24.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	28.4%
4 bedrooms	30.0%
5+ bedrooms	16.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	58.8%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	68.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	47	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	20	8.4%
Households with children under 18	66	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	37.0%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	27.3%
Married	62.8%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.9%	3.5%
Divorced	2.5%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	10.1%
Kindergarten	5	3.2%
Elementary school	82	51.9%
High school	48	30.4%
College / grad school	7	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.8%

Manufacturing 21.0%

Retail trade 17.9%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Professional & management 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.1%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	641	96.0%
Spanish	98	15.3%
Other Indo-European	97	15.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	564	84.4%
Born in same state	557	83.4%
Born in different state	414	62.0%
Foreign born	7	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	104	15.6%
Not a US citizen	51	49.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	244	36.5%
Italian	48	7.2%
Arab	33	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	3.7%
French	5	0.7%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56122

What city is ZIP code 56122 in?

ZIP code 56122 is primarily assigned to Chandler, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56122 in?

ZIP code 56122 falls within Murray County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56122 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56122 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56122?

The median home value in ZIP code 56122 is $147,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 56122?

ZIP code 56122 has an estimated population of 668 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56122?

The median household income in ZIP code 56122 is $74,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56122 in?

ZIP code 56122 observes the CST timezone.