56229 ZIP Code — Cottonwood, MN
Lyon County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56229 is located in Cottonwood, Minnesota, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 102.28 square miles and serves a population of 1,743 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507/320.
About ZIP code 56229
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 $189,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $93,194.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,743
population
102.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56229 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56229
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cottonwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56245 Hanley Falls (7 mi)
56258 Marshall (7.1 mi)
56297 Wood Lake (9.4 mi)
56239 Ghent (10.7 mi)
56264 Minneota (12.3 mi)
56263 Milroy (13.1 mi)
56292 Vesta (14.2 mi)
56223 Clarkfield (14.4 mi)
56237 Echo (15.6 mi)
56291 Taunton (16.3 mi)
56157 Lynd (16.4 mi)
56241 Granite Falls (17.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,743 |
| Population density | 17 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 102.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.5732 |
| Longitude | -95.7219 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 507/320 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 43.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.4% | 20.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 3.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
1,743
Population
17
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$93,194
Median household income
$45,929
Per capita income
$189,400
Median home value
$704
Median monthly rent
80.1%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
657
Housing units
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
57
Under 5
54
66
5–9
62
50
10–14
47
57
15–19
53
44
20–24
42
98
25–34
91
113
35–44
106
144
45–54
135
44
55–59
41
77
60–64
73
89
65–74
83
48
75–84
44
13
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 411 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,332 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 289 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Other race
3.8%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.1%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,648 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 68 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 43.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 32.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.4% | 20.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 3.7% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
30.0%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 30.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $93,194 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
26.7%
$300k–$500k
16.6%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,400 |
| Median rent / month | $704 |
| Owner occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter occupied | 19.9% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.0% |
| Electricity | 32.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 406 | 54.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 53 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 129 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 155 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 200 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 194 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 29.7% |
| Married | 61.0% | 57.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 4.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
18.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 54 | 13.7% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 159 | 40.4% |
| High school | 105 | 26.6% |
| College / grad school | 43 | 10.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Finance & real estate
15.7%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Agriculture & mining
11.5%
Construction
9.3%
Retail trade
9.1%
Professional & management
4.8%
Other services
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Public administration
1.4%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 11.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
19.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 51 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 18.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 3.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,632 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 27 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 24 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,725 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,665 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,425 | 81.8% |
| Foreign born | 60 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 18 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 419 | 24% |
| Italian | 80 | 4.6% |
| French | 77 | 4.4% |
| English | 64 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 46 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 34 | 2% |
| German | 13 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56229
What city is ZIP code 56229 in?
ZIP code 56229 is primarily assigned to Cottonwood, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56229 in?
ZIP code 56229 falls within Lyon County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56229 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 56229 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56229?
The median home value in ZIP code 56229 is $189,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 56229?
ZIP code 56229 has an estimated population of 1,743 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56229?
The median household income in ZIP code 56229 is $93,194, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56229 in?
ZIP code 56229 observes the CST timezone.