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Freeborn County
Geneva, MN
56035
56035 ZIP Code — Geneva, MN
Freeborn County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56035 is located in
Geneva ,
Minnesota ,
within Freeborn County .
It covers approximately 0.54 square miles and serves a population of
351 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 507 .
About ZIP code 56035
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($51,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 56035 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
351
Population density
650 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
0.54 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
43.8214
Longitude
-93.2644
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
507
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.6%
46.5%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
34.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
27.0%
16.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
5.1%
3.0%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$51,250
Median household income
$169,500
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 57 16.2% 18 and over 294 83.8% 65 and over 90 25.6% Median age 53.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 322 86.3% Hispanic or Latino 22 5.9% Two or more races 22 5.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 1.3% Black or African American 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.6%
46.5%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
34.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
27.0%
16.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
5.1%
3.0%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $10k–$15k 3.4% $15k–$25k 10.9% $25k–$35k 22.4% $35k–$50k 11.5% $50k–$75k 14.4% $75k–$100k 10.3% $100k–$150k 13.8% $150k–$200k 4.0% $200k+ 7.5% Median income $51,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $169,500 Median rent / month $550 Owner occupied 83.3% Renter occupied 16.7% Vacant 14.3% Single-family detached 88.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.5% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.15
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 21.7% 1990–1999 14.8% 1980–1989 11.3% 1970–1979 18.2% 1960–1969 15.3% 1950–1959 4.4% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 10.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.3% 2 bedrooms 29.6% 3 bedrooms 36.5% 4 bedrooms 21.2% 5+ bedrooms 2.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 40.2% 2 vehicles 35.6% 3 or more 24.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 83.3% Electricity 12.6% Propane / LP gas 1.1% Fuel oil 1.7% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 80 46.0% Cohabiting couple 4 2.3% Male householder, no spouse 36 20.7% Female householder, no spouse 54 31.0% Households with children under 18 26 14.9% Households with seniors (65+) 64 36.8% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.3% 3.5% Married 55.7% 58.9% Separated 1.3% 3.5% Widowed 3.8% 19.9% Divorced 7.0% 14.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.4%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.8% Bachelor's or higher 16.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 4.7% Kindergarten 8 18.6% Elementary school 22 51.2% High school 4 9.3% College / grad school 7 16.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Finance & real estate
10.0%
Professional & management
6.6%
Public administration
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.8% Service 10.9% Sales & office 20.4% Natural resources & construction 14.2% Production & transportation 23.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.9% Government 14.2% Self-employed 10.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.3% Carpool 12.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.9% Work from home 1.0% Other means 2.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.8% Retirement income 19.0% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 2.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.8% High blood pressure 28.3% High cholesterol 29.8% Diabetes 8.7% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 23.9% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 5.5% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.7% Binge drinking 20.9% No physical activity 21.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.4% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 11.4% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 9.3% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.7% Visited dentist 68.4% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 10.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 4.8%
Disability % Any disability 15.1% Under 18 3.5% 18–64 years 6.9% 65 and over 41.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.9% Public insurance 41.3% No insurance 6.3% Uninsured under 19 1.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 328 93.4% 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) 349 99.4% Born in same state 349 99.4% Born in different state 313 89.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.6% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 119 33.9% Dutch 41 11.7% French 16 4.6% Italian 12 3.4%
Ancestry Count % English 11 3.1% Arab 9 2.6% Norwegian 3 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.6% Internet access 94.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56035
What city is ZIP code 56035 in?
ZIP code 56035 is primarily assigned to Geneva, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56035 in?
ZIP code 56035 falls within Freeborn County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56035 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 56035 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 56035 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56035 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56035 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 56035 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56035?
The median home value in ZIP code 56035 is $169,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 56035 in?
ZIP code 56035 observes the CST timezone.
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