Cottonwood County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
11,569
population (2021)
-1.0%
pop change since 2010
27033
FIPS code
Cottonwood County ZIP code map
About Cottonwood County
Cottonwood County is located in Minnesota and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,569 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1% from 11,687 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cottonwood County is 27033.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,569 |
| 2010 population | 11,687 |
| Change | -1.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27033 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cottonwood County
ZIP codes for Cottonwood County, MN (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56101 | Windom | Cottonwood | View map |
| 56118 | Bingham Lake | Cottonwood | View map |
| 56145 | Jeffers | Cottonwood | View map |
| 56159 | Mountain Lake | Cottonwood | View map |
| 56174 | Storden | Cottonwood | View map |
| 56183 | Westbrook | Cottonwood | View map |
Demographics & statistics
12,276
Population
42.0
Median age
$62,269
Median household income
$32,853
Per capita income
$127,757
Median home value
$636
Median monthly rent
83.3%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
4,454
Housing units
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
415
Under 5
387
445
5–9
416
405
10–14
379
404
15–19
378
337
20–24
315
707
25–34
660
657
35–44
613
649
45–54
607
398
55–59
372
456
60–64
426
742
65–74
693
459
75–84
429
272
85+
255
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,976 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 9,300 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,850 | 23.0% |
| Median age | 42.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Other race
4.8%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,345 | 78.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 932 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 639 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 557 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 485 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
20.9%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $62,269 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.2%
$50k–$100k
28.1%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,757 |
| Median rent / month | $636 |
| Owner occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter occupied | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 12.4% |
| Single-family detached | 91.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 33.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.9% |
| Electricity | 9.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.1% |
| Fuel oil | 5.1% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,483 | 52.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 370 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,059 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,019 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,418 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,828 | 37.7% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.9% | 21.5% |
| Married | 54.9% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
37.2%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 246 | 12.1% |
| Kindergarten | 192 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,267 | 40.5% |
| High school | 745 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 405 | 15.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Agriculture & mining
14.5%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Retail trade
9.4%
Construction
7.9%
Public administration
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Other services
5.9%
Professional & management
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.0% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 12.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
16.5%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
30.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.1% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 659 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.1% |
| Public insurance | 42.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,474 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 465 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 258 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 195 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,407 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 11,387 | 93.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,866 | 72.6% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 869 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 347 | 51.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,807 | 14.7% |
| Italian | 784 | 6.4% |
| French | 440 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 357 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 283 | 2.3% |
| Dutch | 265 | 2.2% |
| German | 21 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 89.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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