56232 ZIP Code — Dawson, MN

Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56232 is located in Dawson, Minnesota, within Lac Qui Parle County. It covers approximately 141.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56232

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 $158,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,667. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56232 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,308
population
141.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56232 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56232

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City Status
Dawson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56218 Boyd (6.5 mi) 56295 Watson (8 mi) 56256 Madison (10.6 mi) 56262 Milan (11.3 mi) 56265 Montevideo (12.4 mi) 56223 Clarkfield (12.5 mi) 56241 Granite Falls (17.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,308
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 141.83 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 44.9353
Longitude -95.9208
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 38.6% 44.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 39.5% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 16.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.1% 4.4% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,308
Population
16
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$76,667
Median household income
$37,650
Per capita income
$158,900
Median home value
$573
Median monthly rent
83.5%
Home ownership
4.8%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
854
Housing units
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
69
Under 5
65
107
5–9
102
64
10–14
61
80
15–19
76
70
20–24
66
94
25–34
90
160
35–44
152
98
45–54
92
69
55–59
66
90
60–64
86
161
65–74
153
86
75–84
81
36
85+
34
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1857725.0%
18 and over1,73175.0%
65 and over55123.9%
Median age41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%
Two or more races 4.8%
Black or African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Other race 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,13091.2%
Two or more races1134.8%
Black or African American291.2%
Hispanic or Latino271.2%
Other race180.8%
Asian160.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.6% 44.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 39.5% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 16.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.1% 4.4% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 4.7%
$15k–$25k 4.5%
$25k–$35k 4.8%
$35k–$50k 11.5%
$50k–$75k 21.0%
$75k–$100k 16.4%
$100k–$150k 20.4%
$150k–$200k 5.0%
$200k+ 8.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k4.7%
$15k–$25k4.5%
$25k–$35k4.8%
$35k–$50k11.5%
$50k–$75k21.0%
$75k–$100k16.4%
$100k–$150k20.4%
$150k–$200k5.0%
$200k+8.4%
Median income$76,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%
$50k–$100k 16.5%
$100k–$150k 16.2%
$150k–$200k 14.4%
$200k–$300k 19.6%
$300k–$500k 13.9%
$500k–$1M 4.0%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$158,900
Median rent / month$573
Owner occupied83.5%
Renter occupied16.5%
Vacant12.6%
Single-family detached85.3%
Large apartment buildings3.0%
Mobile homes1.7%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.71

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.8%
2000–20094.2%
1990–19995.2%
1980–19896.2%
1970–197917.9%
1960–19696.0%
1950–195910.1%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier39.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.4%
1 bedroom5.9%
2 bedrooms22.2%
3 bedrooms37.1%
4 bedrooms21.6%
5+ bedrooms10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle20.5%
2 vehicles42.5%
3 or more33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.8%
Electricity24.5%
Propane / LP gas19.8%
Fuel oil1.5%
Wood0.5%
Solar0.8%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family53160.9%
Cohabiting couple596.8%
Male householder, no spouse12914.8%
Female householder, no spouse15317.5%
Households with children under 1827431.4%
Households with seniors (65+)36041.3%
Average household size2.55

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.8%22.8%
Married56.6%59.0%
Separated0.5%0.4%
Widowed6.7%6.2%
Divorced6.3%11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 7.5%
HS graduate 30.1%
Some college, no degree 22.1%
Associate's degree 15.9%
Bachelor's degree 18.3%
Graduate / professional 5.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.7%
Bachelor's or higher23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool153.1%
Kindergarten5511.3%
Elementary school21644.5%
High school15030.9%
College / grad school4910.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%
Manufacturing 16.9%
Retail trade 10.3%
Agriculture & mining 7.8%
Professional & management 5.7%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Construction 4.7%
Other services 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%
Public administration 1.4%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.0%
Service9.5%
Sales & office14.3%
Natural resources & construction9.5%
Production & transportation19.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.1%
Government15.6%
Self-employed11.1%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.5%
Carpool6.0%
Public transit0.3%
Walk5.7%
Work from home8.8%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)15.3

Poverty

All people 4.8%
Under 18 years 1.1%
18 and over 6.1%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.8%
Retirement income28.9%
Supplemental Security3.1%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP5.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.4%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis27.7%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer8.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking17.7%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.2%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health13.3%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist68.2%
Cholesterol screening91.2%
Teeth loss11.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1418.2%
Disability%
Any disability14.7%
Under 183.6%
18–64 years10.7%
65 and over35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.5%
Public insurance39.9%
No insurance3.0%
Uninsured under 191.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,17494.2%
Spanish70.3%
Other Indo-European30.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.1%
Other languages20.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,26498.1%
Born in same state2,26498.1%
Born in different state1,79377.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen441.9%
Not a US citizen3477.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish1,03845%
Italian964.2%
Arab642.8%
French492.1%
English411.8%
AncestryCount%
German301.3%
Dutch231%
Irish70.3%
Norwegian20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.8%
Internet access91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56232

What city is ZIP code 56232 in?

ZIP code 56232 is primarily assigned to Dawson, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56232 in?

ZIP code 56232 falls within Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56232 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 56232 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56232 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56232 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56232?

The median home value in ZIP code 56232 is $158,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 56232?

ZIP code 56232 has an estimated population of 2,308 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56232 in?

ZIP code 56232 observes the CST timezone.

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