56131 ZIP Code — Fulda, MN

Murray County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56131 is located in Fulda, Minnesota, within Murray County. It covers approximately 171.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56131

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 $156,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,143. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56131 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,321

population

171.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56131 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56131

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56131. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fulda	Acceptable
Fulda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56114 Avoca (8.6 mi) 56119 Brewster (10.3 mi) 56141 Iona (11.1 mi) 56137 Heron Lake (11.3 mi) 56185 Wilmont (13.7 mi) 56183 Westbrook (13.9 mi) 56172 Slayton (14.1 mi) 56187 Worthington (14.6 mi) 56123 Currie (15.9 mi) 56167 Round Lake (16.1 mi) 56161 Okabena (16.8 mi) 56101 Windom (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,321
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	171.73 sq mi
Water area	4.15 sq mi
Latitude	43.8628
Longitude	-95.5655
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	39.2%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,321

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$72,143

Median household income

$35,490

Per capita income

$156,100

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

924

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

109

119

35–44

120

125

45–54

127

101

55–59

101

60–64

137

65–74

139

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	536	23.1%
18 and over	1,785	76.9%
65 and over	527	22.7%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 5.4%

Asian 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,049	85%
Two or more races	131	5.4%
Asian	114	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	89	3.7%
Other race	15	0.6%
Black or African American	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$72,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,100
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	31.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	28.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.0%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	33.3%
Fuel oil	8.5%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	497	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	47	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	168	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	250	26.0%
Households with children under 18	249	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	36.0%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	21.6%
Married	56.8%	53.1%
Separated	1.4%	0.3%
Widowed	1.0%	13.5%
Divorced	12.1%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	6.5%
Kindergarten	21	4.1%
Elementary school	271	53.5%
High school	105	20.7%
College / grad school	77	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Professional & management 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 6.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,189	94.3%
Spanish	90	4.1%
Other Indo-European	15	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	73	3.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,201	94.8%
Born in same state	2,199	94.7%
Born in different state	1,713	73.8%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	120	5.2%
Not a US citizen	75	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	207	8.9%
Italian	145	6.2%
English	134	5.8%
French	87	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	3.1%
Dutch	19	0.8%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56131

What city is ZIP code 56131 in?

ZIP code 56131 is primarily assigned to Fulda, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56131 in?

ZIP code 56131 falls within Murray County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56131 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 56131 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56131?

The median home value in ZIP code 56131 is $156,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 56131?

ZIP code 56131 has an estimated population of 2,321 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56131?

The median household income in ZIP code 56131 is $72,143, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56131 in?

ZIP code 56131 observes the CST timezone.