56326 ZIP Code — Evansville, MN

Douglas County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56326 is located in Evansville, Minnesota, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 94.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218/320.

About ZIP code 56326

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 $217,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,063. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56326 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,820

population

94.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56315 Brandon (3.6 mi) 56332 Garfield (7.7 mi) 56309 Ashby (7.9 mi) 56343 Kensington (12.8 mi) 56311 Barrett (12.9 mi) 56339 Hoffman (13 mi) 56308 Alexandria (14.9 mi) 56524 Clitherall (15.2 mi) 56324 Dalton (16.2 mi) 56588 Vining (16.9 mi) 56531 Elbow Lake (16.9 mi) 56361 Parkers Prairie (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,820
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	94.66 sq mi
Water area	14.35 sq mi
Latitude	46.0005
Longitude	-95.6665
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218/320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,820

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$74,063

Median household income

$35,425

Per capita income

$217,100

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

813

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

117

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

25–34

126

35–44

111

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

142

65–74

124

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	471	25.9%
18 and over	1,349	74.1%
65 and over	421	23.1%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,792	98%
Two or more races	25	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.5%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 27.2%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	27.2%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$74,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 10.7%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,100
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	44.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	27.3%
Propane / LP gas	55.6%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	7.9%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	426	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	54	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	138	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	125	16.8%
Households with children under 18	228	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	36.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	16.0%
Married	57.3%	64.6%
Separated	0.7%	1.6%
Widowed	4.0%	8.4%
Divorced	11.6%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 21.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.4%
Kindergarten	20	4.9%
Elementary school	223	54.5%
High school	122	29.8%
College / grad school	30	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Construction 12.0%

Retail trade 8.4%

Other services 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 54.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,736	95.4%
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)	1,814	99.7%
Born in same state	1,814	99.7%
Born in different state	1,467	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	544	29.9%
Italian	128	7%
French	65	3.6%
Dutch	50	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	2%
Arab	36	2%
German	16	0.9%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56326

What city is ZIP code 56326 in?

ZIP code 56326 is primarily assigned to Evansville, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56326 in?

ZIP code 56326 falls within Douglas County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56326 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 56326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56326?

ZIP code 56326 has an estimated population of 1,820 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56326?

The median home value in ZIP code 56326 is $217,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56326?

The median household income in ZIP code 56326 is $74,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56326 in?

ZIP code 56326 observes the CST timezone.