56235 ZIP Code — Donnelly, MN

Stevens County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56235 is located in Donnelly, Minnesota, within Stevens County. It covers approximately 82.03 square miles and serves a population of 500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56235

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 $128,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,000. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% 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 14 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 56235 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

500
population
82.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56235 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56235

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City Status
Donnelly Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56248 Herman (6.5 mi) 56267 Morris (10.5 mi) 56274 Norcross (12.1 mi) 56207 Alberta (12.4 mi) 56221 Chokio (15.3 mi) 56236 Dumont (15.4 mi) 56311 Barrett (16.6 mi) 56240 Graceville (17 mi) 56296 Wheaton (17.3 mi) 56339 Hoffman (17.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 500
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 149
Geography
Land area 82.03 sq mi
Water area 2.81 sq mi
Latitude 45.7162
Longitude -96.1184
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 30.2% 38.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 45.3% 33.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 23.6% 21.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 6.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

500
Population
6
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$80,000
Median household income
$37,186
Per capita income
$128,400
Median home value
$1,000
Median monthly rent
81.8%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
214
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
13
10
5–9
11
8
10–14
8
25
15–19
29
26
20–24
30
25
25–34
27
20
35–44
22
25
45–54
28
20
55–59
22
15
60–64
17
26
65–74
30
21
75–84
23
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188016.0%
18 and over42084.0%
65 and over10721.4%
Median age39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%
Two or more races 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White49198.2%
Two or more races81.6%
Asian10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.2% 38.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 45.3% 33.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 23.6% 21.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 6.7% 8.5%
$10k–$15k 4.2%
$15k–$25k 7.0%
$25k–$35k 5.1%
$35k–$50k 15.9%
$50k–$75k 15.9%
$75k–$100k 23.4%
$100k–$150k 13.6%
$150k–$200k 10.7%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k4.2%
$15k–$25k7.0%
$25k–$35k5.1%
$35k–$50k15.9%
$50k–$75k15.9%
$75k–$100k23.4%
$100k–$150k13.6%
$150k–$200k10.7%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$80,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%
$50k–$100k 24.0%
$100k–$150k 20.0%
$150k–$200k 11.4%
$200k–$300k 18.3%
$300k–$500k 12.0%
$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$128,400
Median rent / month$1,000
Owner occupied81.8%
Renter occupied18.2%
Vacant15.4%
Single-family detached88.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.5%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20098.7%
1990–19998.3%
1980–19897.9%
1970–19799.1%
1960–196918.6%
1950–19596.7%
1940–19498.7%
1939 or earlier32.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms16.6%
3 bedrooms45.1%
4 bedrooms24.1%
5+ bedrooms9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles38.3%
3 or more39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.2%
Electricity8.9%
Propane / LP gas70.1%
Fuel oil15.9%
Wood0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12558.4%
Cohabiting couple198.9%
Male householder, no spouse3918.2%
Female householder, no spouse3114.5%
Households with children under 184621.5%
Households with seniors (65+)6229.0%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.1%30.0%
Married60.6%60.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.5%5.7%
Divorced2.9%3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 1.5%
HS graduate 32.0%
Some college, no degree 21.6%
Associate's degree 21.0%
Bachelor's degree 15.9%
Graduate / professional 7.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.2%
Bachelor's or higher23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool86.9%
Kindergarten54.3%
Elementary school2319.8%
High school1412.1%
College / grad school6656.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.9%
Education & healthcare 21.1%
Manufacturing 10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%
Retail trade 8.1%
Transportation & utilities 6.7%
Public administration 4.9%
Construction 4.6%
Professional & management 4.6%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Other services 1.1%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.6%
Service12.0%
Sales & office21.5%
Natural resources & construction23.2%
Production & transportation12.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.4%
Government17.6%
Self-employed6.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.2%
Carpool9.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.2%
Work from home1.0%
Other means2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)13.7

Poverty

All people 4.2%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 5.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.4%
Retirement income14.5%
Supplemental Security0.5%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP3.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.4%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol34.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.4%
Arthritis27.7%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer8.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.8%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.0%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health12.2%
Poor mental health11.7%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.6%
Visited dentist68.6%
Cholesterol screening92.4%
Teeth loss9.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans235.5%
Disability%
Any disability10.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.7%
65 and over28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.7%
Public insurance32.0%
No insurance1.0%
Uninsured under 192.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only47595.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)49899.6%
Born in same state49899.6%
Born in different state38877.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish19238.4%
Italian367.2%
French193.8%
Dutch91.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab91.8%
English61.2%
German20.4%
Norwegian10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.8%
Internet access93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56235

What city is ZIP code 56235 in?

ZIP code 56235 is primarily assigned to Donnelly, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56235 in?

ZIP code 56235 falls within Grant County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56235 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56235 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56235?

The median home value in ZIP code 56235 is $128,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 56235?

ZIP code 56235 has an estimated population of 500 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56235?

The median household income in ZIP code 56235 is $80,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56235 in?

ZIP code 56235 observes the CST timezone.

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