56227 ZIP Code — Correll, MN

Big Stone County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56227 is located in Correll, Minnesota, within Big Stone County. It covers approximately 55.75 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56227

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 $256,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,705. 34% 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 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

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

Overall, ZIP code 56227 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

242

population

55.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56227 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56227

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Correll	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56276 Odessa (6.3 mi) 56208 Appleton (10.8 mi) 56212 Bellingham (12 mi) 56249 Holloway (13.3 mi) 56221 Chokio (14.1 mi) 56225 Clinton (14.6 mi) 57216 Big Stone City (17.9 mi) 56207 Alberta (18 mi) 56262 Milan (19.5 mi) 56240 Graceville (19.5 mi) 56256 Madison (19.7 mi) 56278 Ortonville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	55.75 sq mi
Water area	7.63 sq mi
Latitude	45.2946
Longitude	-96.1726
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	26.5%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	34.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	19.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$91,705

Median household income

$42,271

Per capita income

$256,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

104

Housing units

19.4%

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	51	21.1%
18 and over	191	78.9%
65 and over	51	21.1%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Asian 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	235	96.3%
Asian	5	2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.8%
Two or more races	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.5%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	34.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	19.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 3.0%

$75k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	3.0%
$75k–$100k	25.3%
$100k–$150k	33.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$91,705

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 32.1%

$300k–$500k 23.5%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$256,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	95.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	0.8%
1970–1979	4.1%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	59.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	23.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	6.1%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	45.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	67.7%
Fuel oil	7.1%
No fuel used	10.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	72.7%
Cohabiting couple	12	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	9	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	6	6.1%
Households with children under 18	24	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	34.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	17.5%
Married	68.1%	75.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.0%
Divorced	0.9%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	30.8%
Kindergarten	4	7.7%
Elementary school	17	32.7%
High school	7	13.5%
College / grad school	8	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 40.6%

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Retail trade 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Professional & management 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Other services 1.5%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.1%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	3.0%
Self-employed	32.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.6%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	24.1%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	219	90.5%
Spanish	4	1.8%
Other Indo-European	1	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	240	99.2%
Born in same state	238	98.3%
Born in different state	188	77.7%
Foreign born	2	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.8%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	58	24%
Arab	21	8.7%
Italian	11	4.5%
German	10	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	5	2.1%
English	4	1.7%
French	4	1.7%
Irish	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56227

What city is ZIP code 56227 in?

ZIP code 56227 is primarily assigned to Correll, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56227 in?

ZIP code 56227 falls within Big Stone County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56227 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56227 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56227?

ZIP code 56227 has an estimated population of 242 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56227?

The median household income in ZIP code 56227 is $91,705, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56227?

The median home value in ZIP code 56227 is $256,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 56227 in?

ZIP code 56227 observes the CST timezone.