56224 ZIP Code — Clements, MN

Redwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56224 is located in Clements, Minnesota, within Redwood County. It covers approximately 35.71 square miles and serves a population of 313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56224

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 $114,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,417.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56224 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

313
population
35.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56224 ZIP code map
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City Status
Clements Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 313
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 127
Geography
Land area 35.71 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 44.3770
Longitude -95.0542
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 42.9% 42.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.6% 36.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 18.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 6.8% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

313
Population
9
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$60,417
Median household income
$32,116
Per capita income
$114,100
Median home value
$742
Median monthly rent
87.4%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
142
Housing units
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
10
11
5–9
9
19
10–14
17
15
15–19
13
5
20–24
5
14
25–34
13
29
35–44
26
25
45–54
21
10
55–59
8
7
60–64
6
10
65–74
9
6
75–84
6
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810533.5%
18 and over20866.5%
65 and over3812.1%
Median age38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or more races 2.5%
Other race 2.5%
GroupCount%
White29792%
Hispanic or Latino103.1%
Two or more races82.5%
Other race82.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.9% 42.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.6% 36.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 18.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 6.8% 2.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 7.1%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 7.1%
$25k–$35k 7.9%
$35k–$50k 4.7%
$50k–$75k 28.3%
$75k–$100k 17.3%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$200k+ 5.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.1%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k7.1%
$25k–$35k7.9%
$35k–$50k4.7%
$50k–$75k28.3%
$75k–$100k17.3%
$100k–$150k13.4%
$150k–$200k5.5%
$200k+5.5%
Median income$60,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%
$50k–$100k 22.5%
$100k–$150k 25.2%
$150k–$200k 10.8%
$200k–$300k 12.6%
$300k–$500k 3.6%
$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$114,100
Median rent / month$742
Owner occupied87.4%
Renter occupied12.6%
Vacant19.6%
Single-family detached89.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.1%
Median rooms7.2
Avg household size (owned)2.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.4%
2000–20092.5%
1990–19995.1%
1980–19895.1%
1970–197910.8%
1960–19697.6%
1950–195915.8%
1940–19498.9%
1939 or earlier39.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms16.5%
3 bedrooms29.7%
4 bedrooms39.9%
5+ bedrooms8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.9%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles40.2%
3 or more33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.9%
Electricity5.5%
Propane / LP gas63.0%
Fuel oil21.3%
Wood1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6047.2%
Cohabiting couple129.4%
Male householder, no spouse3729.1%
Female householder, no spouse1814.2%
Households with children under 183729.1%
Households with seniors (65+)2418.9%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.4%27.6%
Married45.4%59.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.5%3.8%
Divorced17.7%9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 41.6%
Some college, no degree 36.0%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.4%
Bachelor's or higher8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool99.6%
Kindergarten44.3%
Elementary school4750.0%
High school2829.8%
College / grad school66.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.1%
Manufacturing 14.2%
Agriculture & mining 12.9%
Construction 12.9%
Education & healthcare 11.6%
Transportation & utilities 7.1%
Public administration 4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Professional & management 1.9%
Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.3%
Service13.5%
Sales & office23.9%
Natural resources & construction21.9%
Production & transportation19.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.8%
Government11.0%
Self-employed12.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.9%
Carpool7.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.7%
Work from home12.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.4

Poverty

All people 10.4%
Under 18 years 9.9%
18 and over 10.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security19.7%
Retirement income15.0%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP5.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.7%
High blood pressure30.0%
High cholesterol32.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis23.9%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.2%
Binge drinking20.0%
No physical activity21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.6%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health12.8%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.8%
Visited dentist67.9%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss11.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans104.8%
Disability%
Any disability14.1%
Under 185.7%
18–64 years15.3%
65 and over31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.3%
Public insurance25.2%
No insurance9.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only29193.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)313100.0%
Born in same state313100.0%
Born in different state28992.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish5216.6%
French227%
Italian82.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab82.6%
Dutch20.6%
English10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.6%
Internet access95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56224

What city is ZIP code 56224 in?

ZIP code 56224 is primarily assigned to Clements, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56224 in?

ZIP code 56224 falls within Redwood County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56224 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 56224 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56224?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56224 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56224 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56224?

The median home value in ZIP code 56224 is $114,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 56224 in?

ZIP code 56224 observes the CST timezone.

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