56028 ZIP Code — Elysian, MN

Le Sueur County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56028 is located in Elysian, Minnesota, within Le Sueur County. It covers approximately 17.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,042 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56028

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $320,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,786. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56028 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,042

population

17.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elysian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56063 Madison Lake (5.1 mi) 56096 Waterville (7 mi) 56017 Cleveland (7.7 mi) 56024 Eagle Lake (8.4 mi) 56057 Le Center (9.8 mi) 56052 Kilkenny (10.5 mi) 56048 Janesville (10.8 mi) 56050 Kasota (13.1 mi) 55052 Morristown (13.5 mi) 56093 Waseca (14.1 mi) 56069 Montgomery (15.3 mi) 55087 Warsaw (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,042
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	17.89 sq mi
Water area	2.45 sq mi
Latitude	44.2284
Longitude	-93.7072
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	28.1%	35.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	36.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	24.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,042

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$91,786

Median household income

$46,842

Per capita income

$320,400

Median home value

$1,094

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

661

Housing units

33.4%

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	193	18.5%
18 and over	849	81.5%
65 and over	275	26.4%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,026	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.1%
Other race	12	1.1%
Two or more races	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	35.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	36.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	24.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$91,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 36.4%

$500k–$1M 16.1%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$320,400
Median rent / month	$1,094
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	36.4%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.8%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	93	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	77	16.7%
Households with children under 18	111	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	191	41.5%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	10.7%
Married	60.4%	70.5%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	10.2%
Divorced	10.5%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	33.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.3%
Kindergarten	13	7.7%
Elementary school	44	26.0%
High school	35	20.7%
College / grad school	63	37.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Professional & management 12.5%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Construction 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Retail trade 6.7%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Other services 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.6%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.9%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	957	91.8%
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)	1,037	99.5%
Born in same state	1,035	99.3%
Born in different state	824	79.1%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.5%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	132	12.7%
Italian	128	12.3%
Arab	33	3.2%
French	30	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	2.7%
German	12	1.2%
Dutch	10	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56028

What city is ZIP code 56028 in?

ZIP code 56028 is primarily assigned to Elysian, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56028 in?

ZIP code 56028 falls within Le Sueur County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56028 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 56028 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56028 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56028 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56028 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56028 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 56028 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 56028 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56028 in?

ZIP code 56028 observes the CST timezone.