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Faribault County
Elmore, MN
56027
56027 ZIP Code — Elmore, MN
Faribault County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56027 is located in
Elmore ,
Minnesota ,
within Faribault County .
It covers approximately 63.34 square miles and serves a population of
645 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 507 .
About ZIP code 56027
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 $55,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($46,858) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 56027 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
645
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
63.34 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
43.5434
Longitude
-94.1380
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
507
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.1%
44.8%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
35.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
17.6%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.3%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$46,858
Median household income
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 122 18.9% 18 and over 523 81.1% 65 and over 168 26.0% Median age 46.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 593 85.8% Hispanic or Latino 46 6.7% Other race 34 4.9% Two or more races 15 2.2% Asian 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.1%
44.8%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
35.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
17.6%
26.5%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.3%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.0% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 13.6% $35k–$50k 26.0% $50k–$75k 18.3% $75k–$100k 8.6% $100k–$150k 8.0% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 8.0% Median income $46,858
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $55,600 Median rent / month $806 Owner occupied 79.1% Renter occupied 20.9% Vacant 17.3% Single-family detached 92.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.81
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 0.7% 2000–2009 3.2% 1990–1999 0.7% 1980–1989 5.1% 1970–1979 11.7% 1960–1969 11.7% 1950–1959 18.0% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 42.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 9.3% 2 bedrooms 25.9% 3 bedrooms 43.2% 4 bedrooms 18.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.9% 1 vehicle 39.8% 2 vehicles 34.5% 3 or more 24.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.3% Electricity 17.4% Propane / LP gas 56.9% Fuel oil 15.6% Wood 4.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 109 32.2% Cohabiting couple 37 10.9% Male householder, no spouse 76 22.4% Female householder, no spouse 117 34.5% Households with children under 18 75 22.1% Households with seniors (65+) 129 38.1% Average household size 1.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.8% 28.0% Married 42.2% 39.0% Separated 0.0% 2.1% Widowed 1.2% 16.3% Divorced 16.8% 14.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.5% Bachelor's or higher 16.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 6.2% Kindergarten 6 6.2% Elementary school 52 53.6% High school 22 22.7% College / grad school 11 11.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.1%
Agriculture & mining
10.6%
Professional & management
1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Public administration
1.3%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.7% Service 21.9% Sales & office 10.0% Natural resources & construction 14.1% Production & transportation 24.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.8% Government 6.9% Self-employed 10.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.9% Carpool 6.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.2% Work from home 4.2% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 23.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
35.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.2% Retirement income 16.5% Supplemental Security 6.2% Cash public assistance 8.3% Food stamps / SNAP 15.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 34.6% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 28.0% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 18.5% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.3% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 14.2% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.0% Visited dentist 65.0% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 3.6%
Disability % Any disability 14.3% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 9.0% 65 and over 32.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.3% Public insurance 57.3% No insurance 3.1% Uninsured under 19 2.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 599 92.9% Spanish 1 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 640 99.2% Born in same state 640 99.2% Born in different state 479 74.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 0.8% Not a US citizen 3 60.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 116 18% Italian 40 6.2% French 36 5.6%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 8 1.2% Arab 4 0.6% German 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.6% Internet access 82.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56027
What city is ZIP code 56027 in?
ZIP code 56027 is primarily assigned to Elmore, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56027 in?
ZIP code 56027 falls within Faribault County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56027 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 56027 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56027?
17% of residents in ZIP code 56027 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56027 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 56027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56027?
The median home value in ZIP code 56027 is $55,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 56027 in?
ZIP code 56027 observes the CST timezone.
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