56023 ZIP Code — Delavan, MN

Faribault County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56023 is located in Delavan, Minnesota, within Faribault County. It covers approximately 57.14 square miles and serves a population of 518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56023

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 $119,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,531. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

518

population

57.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delavan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56025 Easton (5.4 mi) 56098 Winnebago (9.3 mi) 56013 Blue Earth (11.3 mi) 56065 Mapleton (11.6 mi) 56068 Minnesota Lake (12.3 mi) 56010 Amboy (12.8 mi) 56097 Wells (12.9 mi) 56033 Frost (14.6 mi) 56037 Good Thunder (15.2 mi) 56014 Bricelyn (15.2 mi) 56078 Pemberton (15.7 mi) 56027 Elmore (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	518
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	57.14 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	43.7681
Longitude	-94.0055
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	35.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

518

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$74,531

Median household income

$37,388

Per capita income

$119,000

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

215

Housing units

13.6%

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	131	25.3%
18 and over	387	74.7%
65 and over	135	26.1%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	460	84.2%
Two or more races	45	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	28	5.1%
Other race	8	1.5%
Black or African American	5	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	35.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 28.8%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	28.8%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$74,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,000
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	98.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	21.3%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	47.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.5%
Electricity	1.8%
Propane / LP gas	79.0%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	45	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	40	18.3%
Households with children under 18	49	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	43.8%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	24.2%
Married	53.6%	53.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.8%	11.7%
Divorced	17.5%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	8.2%
Kindergarten	5	3.7%
Elementary school	61	45.5%
High school	52	38.8%
College / grad school	5	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Retail trade 7.4%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Professional & management 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Public administration 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Construction 2.1%

Other services 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.1%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	8.3%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 49.6%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	502	96.9%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	512	98.8%
Born in same state	512	98.8%
Born in different state	451	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	16%
Polish	51	9.8%
Italian	42	8.1%
English	12	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	2.3%
Arab	10	1.9%
German	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56023

What city is ZIP code 56023 in?

ZIP code 56023 is primarily assigned to Delavan, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56023 in?

ZIP code 56023 falls within Faribault County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56023 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 56023 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56023 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 56023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56023 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 56023 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56023?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 56023 in?

ZIP code 56023 observes the CST timezone.