56029 ZIP Code — Emmons, MN

Freeborn County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56029 is located in Emmons, Minnesota, within Freeborn County. It covers approximately 42.03 square miles and serves a population of 589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56029

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 $110,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,750. 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 manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

589

population

42.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emmons	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56089 Twin Lakes (3.2 mi) 50450 Lake Mills (8.8 mi) 56009 Alden (8.9 mi) 50473 Scarville (10.8 mi) 50459 Northwood (12.1 mi) 56051 Kiester (12.1 mi) 50446 Joice (12.7 mi) 56007 Albert Lea (13.9 mi) 56043 Hayward (13.9 mi) 50453 Leland (14.3 mi) 56036 Glenville (15 mi) 50444 Hanlontown (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	589
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	42.03 sq mi
Water area	1.24 sq mi
Latitude	43.5268
Longitude	-93.4685
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	44.4%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

589

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$59,750

Median household income

$34,590

Per capita income

$110,500

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

290

Housing units

13.5%

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	98	16.6%
18 and over	491	83.4%
65 and over	180	30.6%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	552	92.3%
Two or more races	25	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.5%
Other race	9	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.3%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$59,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,500
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	94.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	47.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.2%
Electricity	12.5%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	52	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	71	25.4%
Households with children under 18	51	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	45.5%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	13.3%
Married	57.5%	57.4%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	17.7%
Divorced	13.4%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.0%
Kindergarten	7	7.1%
Elementary school	56	57.1%
High school	16	16.3%
College / grad school	17	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.4%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Retail trade 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Other services 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Construction 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 3.6%

Professional & management 3.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	19.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	567	96.3%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	1	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	584	99.2%
Born in same state	578	98.1%
Born in different state	429	72.8%
Foreign born	6	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.8%
Not a US citizen	2	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	263	44.7%
Italian	50	8.5%
Dutch	22	3.7%
Arab	22	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	2.5%
French	15	2.5%
Irish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56029

What city is ZIP code 56029 in?

ZIP code 56029 is primarily assigned to Emmons, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56029 in?

ZIP code 56029 falls within Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56029 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 56029 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56029 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56029 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56029?

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

Does ZIP code 56029 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 56029 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56029 in?

ZIP code 56029 observes the CST timezone.