56225 ZIP Code — Clinton, MN

Big Stone County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56225 is located in Clinton, Minnesota, within Big Stone County. It covers approximately 104.17 square miles and serves a population of 678 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56225

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 $103,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,500. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56225 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

678
population
104.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56225 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56225

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City Status
Clinton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56240 Graceville (5.9 mi) 56221 Chokio (9.6 mi) 56276 Odessa (10.3 mi) 56278 Ortonville (10.8 mi) 56227 Correll (14.6 mi) 56236 Dumont (14.8 mi) 57227 Corona (15.5 mi) 56207 Alberta (16.2 mi) 57216 Big Stone City (16.6 mi) 56267 Morris (19.6 mi) 56212 Bellingham (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 678
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 104.17 sq mi
Water area 6.41 sq mi
Latitude 45.4559
Longitude -96.3668
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 320
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.8% 43.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 46.0% 34.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.3% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.9% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

678
Population
7
People per sq mi
54.0
Median age
$72,500
Median household income
$38,390
Per capita income
$103,200
Median home value
$817
Median monthly rent
76.7%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
452
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
25
23
5–9
26
17
10–14
19
16
15–19
17
3
20–24
4
22
25–34
24
33
35–44
37
28
45–54
31
39
55–59
43
40
60–64
44
48
65–74
54
27
75–84
31
2
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815823.3%
18 and over52076.7%
65 and over16524.3%
Median age54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%
Two or more races 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Asian 1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White63091%
Two or more races334.8%
Hispanic or Latino142%
Asian71%
American Indian / Alaska Native71%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.8% 43.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 46.0% 34.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.3% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.9% 2.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 11.6%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 8.2%
$25k–$35k 7.9%
$35k–$50k 9.9%
$50k–$75k 12.3%
$75k–$100k 19.5%
$100k–$150k 19.9%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.6%
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k8.2%
$25k–$35k7.9%
$35k–$50k9.9%
$50k–$75k12.3%
$75k–$100k19.5%
$100k–$150k19.9%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$72,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%
$50k–$100k 30.8%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 8.9%
$200k–$300k 12.5%
$300k–$500k 8.0%
$500k–$1M 3.6%
$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$103,200
Median rent / month$817
Owner occupied76.7%
Renter occupied23.3%
Vacant43.8%
Single-family detached77.9%
Large apartment buildings4.6%
Mobile homes9.6%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.1%
2000–200912.3%
1990–19998.3%
1980–19897.1%
1970–197911.5%
1960–196911.9%
1950–195912.3%
1940–19499.0%
1939 or earlier24.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.6%
1 bedroom6.3%
2 bedrooms22.9%
3 bedrooms37.5%
4 bedrooms17.1%
5+ bedrooms11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.2%
1 vehicle18.8%
2 vehicles44.9%
3 or more27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.7%
Electricity20.2%
Propane / LP gas70.2%
Fuel oil1.4%
Wood1.7%
No fuel used2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15553.1%
Cohabiting couple227.5%
Male householder, no spouse237.9%
Female householder, no spouse9231.5%
Households with children under 186622.6%
Households with seniors (65+)11840.4%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.9%13.8%
Married66.1%52.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.2%8.7%
Divorced14.8%24.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%
Some HS, no diploma 3.8%
HS graduate 41.7%
Some college, no degree 15.6%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 11.1%
Graduate / professional 8.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.5%
Bachelor's or higher19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool129.2%
Kindergarten43.1%
Elementary school7255.4%
High school2720.8%
College / grad school1511.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%
Construction 12.7%
Manufacturing 11.6%
Agriculture & mining 9.0%
Finance & real estate 7.5%
Retail trade 6.7%
Wholesale trade 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.9%
Public administration 2.2%
Professional & management 1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%
Other services 0.7%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.5%
Service12.7%
Sales & office13.4%
Natural resources & construction11.6%
Production & transportation16.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.7%
Government11.6%
Self-employed5.2%
Unpaid family workers1.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone58.8%
Carpool6.5%
Public transit0.8%
Walk14.5%
Work from home18.3%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)17.8

Poverty

All people 18.8%
Under 18 years 35.6%
18 and over 14.0%
Married-couple families 13.5%
Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.4%
Retirement income20.9%
Supplemental Security3.1%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP5.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.5%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol33.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis27.5%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.8%
Binge drinking18.2%
No physical activity22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.2%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health13.3%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.0%
Visited dentist67.0%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss11.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans448.5%
Disability%
Any disability13.0%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years13.0%
65 and over22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.8%
Public insurance39.2%
No insurance10.9%
Uninsured under 1921.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only63193.1%
Spanish121.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander121.9%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)67199.0%
Born in same state66598.1%
Born in different state53979.5%
Foreign born60.9%
Naturalized citizen71.0%
Not a US citizen7100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish10916.1%
Italian679.9%
English304.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab263.8%
French233.4%
Dutch30.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.1%
Internet access89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56225

What city is ZIP code 56225 in?

ZIP code 56225 is primarily assigned to Clinton, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56225 in?

ZIP code 56225 falls within Big Stone County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56225?

19% of residents in ZIP code 56225 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56225 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 56225 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56225?

The median home value in ZIP code 56225 is $103,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 56225?

ZIP code 56225 has an estimated population of 678 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56225 in?

ZIP code 56225 observes the CST timezone.

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