56237 ZIP Code — Echo, MN

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56237 is located in Echo, Minnesota, within Yellow Medicine County. It covers approximately 63.31 square miles and serves a population of 537 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56237

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 $120,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,786. 45% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56237 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

537

population

63.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Echo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56214 Belview (6.1 mi) 56297 Wood Lake (6.2 mi) 56285 Sacred Heart (9.7 mi) 56292 Vesta (10.4 mi) 56284 Renville (14 mi) 56241 Granite Falls (14.2 mi) 56245 Hanley Falls (15 mi) 56229 Cottonwood (15.6 mi) 56283 Redwood Falls (15.9 mi) 56255 Lucan (17 mi) 56263 Milroy (17.2 mi) 56293 Wabasso (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	537
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	63.31 sq mi
Water area	1.11 sq mi
Latitude	44.6490
Longitude	-95.4227
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	53.2%	41.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	19.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

537

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$66,786

Median household income

$36,298

Per capita income

$120,100

Median home value

$570

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

251

Housing units

17.7%

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	116	21.6%
18 and over	421	78.4%
65 and over	121	22.5%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Asian 4.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	488	90.9%
Asian	23	4.3%
Two or more races	14	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.9%
Black or African American	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	41.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	19.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$66,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,100
Median rent / month	$570
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	97.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	55.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	31.0%
4 bedrooms	42.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.7%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	34.3%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	51	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	60	26.1%
Households with children under 18	50	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	41.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	20.1%
Married	44.3%	51.6%
Separated	0.9%	5.0%
Widowed	3.6%	8.2%
Divorced	23.5%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 32.2%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	12.4%
Kindergarten	11	9.7%
Elementary school	50	44.2%
High school	23	20.4%
College / grad school	15	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 10.1%

Other services 9.7%

Wholesale trade 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Construction 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Professional & management 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 21.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	18.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	501	93.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	514	95.7%
Born in same state	510	95.0%
Born in different state	440	81.9%
Foreign born	4	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	23	4.3%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	148	27.6%
Italian	66	12.3%
French	16	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	2.4%
Dutch	11	2%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56237

What city is ZIP code 56237 in?

ZIP code 56237 is primarily assigned to Echo, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56237 in?

ZIP code 56237 falls within Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56237 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56237 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56237 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 56237 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56237?

The median home value in ZIP code 56237 is $120,100.

Does ZIP code 56237 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56237 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56237 in?

ZIP code 56237 observes the CST timezone.