56036 ZIP Code — Glenville, MN

Freeborn County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56036 is located in Glenville, Minnesota, within Freeborn County. It covers approximately 116.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56036

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 $165,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,359. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56036 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,704

population

116.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glenville	Acceptable
Glenville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56043 Hayward (6.7 mi) 50459 Northwood (8.9 mi) 55953 Lyle (11 mi) 56007 Albert Lea (11.2 mi) 56089 Twin Lakes (12 mi) 50448 Kensett (12.9 mi) 50472 Saint Ansgar (14.7 mi) 56029 Emmons (15 mi) 50440 Grafton (15.5 mi) 56045 Hollandale (16.1 mi) 55970 Rose Creek (16.9 mi) 56016 Clarks Grove (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,704
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	116.99 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	43.5431
Longitude	-93.1691
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%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,704

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$68,359

Median household income

$38,926

Per capita income

$165,700

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

680

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

108

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	320	18.8%
18 and over	1,384	81.2%
65 and over	335	19.7%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,613	92.7%
Two or more races	58	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	36	2.1%
Asian	19	1.1%
Other race	14	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$68,359

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,700
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.9%
Electricity	8.2%
Propane / LP gas	50.6%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	5.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	434	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	133	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	112	15.4%
Households with children under 18	185	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	239	32.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	17.6%
Married	59.9%	62.6%
Separated	1.8%	0.3%
Widowed	1.0%	8.8%
Divorced	12.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	9.5%
Kindergarten	10	3.5%
Elementary school	144	50.5%
High school	66	23.2%
College / grad school	38	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Retail trade 12.9%

Other services 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	22.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,600	93.9%
Spanish	8	0.5%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,687	99.0%
Born in same state	1,670	98.0%
Born in different state	1,361	79.9%
Foreign born	17	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.0%
Not a US citizen	12	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	704	41.3%
Italian	140	8.2%
French	107	6.3%
Dutch	90	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	3.3%
English	21	1.2%
Irish	8	0.5%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56036

What city is ZIP code 56036 in?

ZIP code 56036 is primarily assigned to Glenville, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56036 in?

ZIP code 56036 falls within Freeborn County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56036?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56036 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 56036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56036 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 56036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56036?

The median home value in ZIP code 56036 is $165,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 56036 in?

ZIP code 56036 observes the CST timezone.