56240 ZIP Code — Graceville, MN

Big Stone County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56240 is located in Graceville, Minnesota, within Big Stone County. It covers approximately 148.85 square miles and serves a population of 873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56240

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 $123,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $59,821. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 21 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 56240 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

873

population

148.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Graceville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56225 Clinton (5.9 mi) 56236 Dumont (9 mi) 56221 Chokio (9.6 mi) 56278 Ortonville (14.6 mi) 56207 Alberta (15.1 mi) 56276 Odessa (16 mi) 56235 Donnelly (17 mi) 56267 Morris (17.7 mi) 56211 Beardsley (18 mi) 56296 Wheaton (18.6 mi) 57227 Corona (18.7 mi) 56227 Correll (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	873
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	148.85 sq mi
Water area	3.94 sq mi
Latitude	45.5420
Longitude	-96.3673
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	34.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	19.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

873

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$59,821

Median household income

$33,459

Per capita income

$123,700

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

67.5%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

286

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	231	26.5%
18 and over	642	73.5%
65 and over	250	28.6%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Two or more races 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	842	94.4%
Hispanic or Latino	19	2.1%
Other race	16	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.1%
Two or more races	4	0.4%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	34.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	19.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$59,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,700
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	67.5%
Renter occupied	32.5%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	30.7%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	66.4%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	60	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	60	17.4%
Households with children under 18	96	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	41.7%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	15.3%
Married	67.8%	56.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	22.8%
Divorced	6.8%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 24.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	9.7%
Kindergarten	3	1.6%
Elementary school	98	52.7%
High school	59	31.7%
College / grad school	8	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.2%

Retail trade 18.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Construction 7.9%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Other services 1.6%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 28.8%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	803	92.0%
Spanish	11	1.4%
Other Indo-European	11	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	860	98.5%
Born in same state	860	98.5%
Born in different state	722	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.5%
Not a US citizen	9	69.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	157	18%
Italian	80	9.2%
French	27	3.1%
English	25	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	2.9%
Arab	8	0.9%
German	4	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56240

What city is ZIP code 56240 in?

ZIP code 56240 is primarily assigned to Graceville, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56240 in?

ZIP code 56240 falls within Big Stone County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56240 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 56240 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56240?

18% of residents in ZIP code 56240 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56240 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56240?

The median home value in ZIP code 56240 is $123,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 56240 in?

ZIP code 56240 observes the CST timezone.