Freeborn County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
30,749
population (2021)
-1.6%
pop change since 2010
27047
FIPS code
Freeborn County ZIP code map
About Freeborn County
Freeborn County is located in Minnesota and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 30,749 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.6% from 31,255 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Freeborn County is 27047.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 30,749 |
| 2010 population | 31,255 |
| Change | -1.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27047 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Freeborn County
Albert Lea
Alden
Clarks Grove
Conger
Emmons
Freeborn
Geneva
Glenville
Hartland
Hayward
Hollandale
Twin Lakes
ZIP codes for Freeborn County, MN (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56007 | Albert Lea | Freeborn | View map |
| 56009 | Alden | Freeborn | View map |
| 56016 | Clarks Grove | Freeborn | View map |
| 56020 | Conger | Freeborn | View map |
| 56029 | Emmons | Freeborn | View map |
| 56032 | Freeborn | Freeborn | View map |
| 56035 | Geneva | Freeborn | View map |
| 56036 | Glenville | Freeborn | View map |
| 56042 | Hartland | Freeborn | View map |
| 56043 | Hayward | Freeborn | View map |
| 56045 | Hollandale | Freeborn | View map |
| 56089 | Twin Lakes | Freeborn | View map |
Demographics & statistics
28,806
Population
44.4
Median age
$64,657
Median household income
$36,686
Per capita income
$145,856
Median home value
$697
Median monthly rent
84.1%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
10,483
Housing units
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
789
Under 5
746
872
5–9
824
990
10–14
935
854
15–19
807
768
20–24
725
1,577
25–34
1,491
1,671
35–44
1,579
1,726
45–54
1,632
1,010
55–59
955
1,187
60–64
1,122
1,805
65–74
1,706
968
75–84
914
593
85+
560
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,273 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 22,533 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,546 | 21.2% |
| Median age | 44.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
6.3%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
2.9%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,447 | 78.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,227 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,958 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 1,014 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 909 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 99 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $64,657 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.9%
$50k–$100k
20.2%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
19.9%
$300k–$500k
11.0%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,856 |
| Median rent / month | $697 |
| Owner occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter occupied | 15.9% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
| Single-family detached | 84.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.4% |
| Electricity | 11.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 32.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,654 | 54.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,153 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,323 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,895 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,249 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,556 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Married | 54.7% | 55.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
15.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.3%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 410 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 357 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,795 | 49.4% |
| High school | 1,532 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,112 | 16.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Manufacturing
20.4%
Retail trade
14.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.4%
Construction
6.0%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Professional & management
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 23.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
25.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.8% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,794 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.9% |
| Public insurance | 44.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,271 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 1,112 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 561 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 508 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,307 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 27,131 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 21,332 | 77.3% |
| Foreign born | 176 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,499 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 626 | 63.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 7,908 | 27.5% |
| Italian | 2,510 | 8.7% |
| French | 1,710 | 5.9% |
| Dutch | 1,625 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1,057 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 680 | 2.4% |
| German | 150 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 14 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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