56016 ZIP Code — Clarks Grove, MN

Freeborn County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56016 is located in Clarks Grove, Minnesota, within Freeborn County. It covers approximately 25.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,035 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56016

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 56016 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,035

population

25.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56016 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56016

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarks Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56007 Albert Lea (5.8 mi) 56042 Hartland (7.2 mi) 56045 Hollandale (8 mi) 56026 Ellendale (9.8 mi) 56043 Hayward (10.3 mi) 56072 New Richland (13.3 mi) 56009 Alden (14.9 mi) 56089 Twin Lakes (15.5 mi) 55917 Blooming Prairie (16.8 mi) 56036 Glenville (17 mi) 56029 Emmons (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,035
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	25.81 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	43.7601
Longitude	-93.3291
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	31.6%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,035

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$69,375

Median household income

$38,309

Per capita income

$176,300

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

417

Housing units

15.8%

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	247	23.9%
18 and over	788	76.1%
65 and over	159	15.4%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Asian 17.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	787	74.5%
Asian	187	17.7%
Two or more races	47	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.1%
Other race	10	0.9%
Black or African American	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.6%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$69,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,300
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.6%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	30.0%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	1.7%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	64.3%
Cohabiting couple	22	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	67	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	60	14.4%
Households with children under 18	143	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	28.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	21.9%
Married	61.0%	67.2%
Separated	2.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	6.5%
Divorced	9.4%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	15.3%
Kindergarten	1	0.5%
Elementary school	95	44.0%
High school	64	29.6%
College / grad school	23	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.5%

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Retail trade 13.3%

Other services 8.8%

Construction 5.6%

Professional & management 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	939	90.7%
Spanish	143	15.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	143	15.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	835	80.7%
Born in same state	833	80.5%
Born in different state	664	64.2%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	200	19.3%
Not a US citizen	132	66.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	233	22.5%
Dutch	79	7.6%
English	55	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	4.9%
French	51	4.9%
Arab	24	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56016

What city is ZIP code 56016 in?

ZIP code 56016 is primarily assigned to Clarks Grove, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56016 in?

ZIP code 56016 falls within Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56016 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56016 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56016?

The median home value in ZIP code 56016 is $176,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 56016?

ZIP code 56016 has an estimated population of 1,035 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56016?

The median household income in ZIP code 56016 is $69,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56016 in?

ZIP code 56016 observes the CST timezone.