56245 ZIP Code — Hanley Falls, MN

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56245 is located in Hanley Falls, Minnesota, within Yellow Medicine County. It covers approximately 46.07 square miles and serves a population of 534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320/507.

About ZIP code 56245

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 $95,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,000.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 56245 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

534
population
46.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56245 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56245

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City Status
Hanley Falls Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56229 Cottonwood (7 mi) 56223 Clarkfield (8.5 mi) 56297 Wood Lake (9.6 mi) 56241 Granite Falls (11.1 mi) 56264 Minneota (12 mi) 56258 Marshall (14 mi) 56237 Echo (15 mi) 56239 Ghent (15.6 mi) 56218 Boyd (17 mi) 56291 Taunton (17.2 mi) 56292 Vesta (18.1 mi) 56263 Milroy (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 534
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 173
Geography
Land area 46.07 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 44.6740
Longitude -95.7265
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 320/507
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.4% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.5% 36.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.3% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 13.8% 2.8% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

534
Population
12
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$82,000
Median household income
$35,926
Per capita income
$95,000
Median home value
$770
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
191
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
23
23
5–9
17
11
10–14
8
25
15–19
18
31
20–24
22
37
25–34
27
46
35–44
34
30
45–54
22
18
55–59
13
24
60–64
17
23
65–74
16
4
75–84
3
6
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813926.0%
18 and over39574.0%
65 and over5610.5%
Median age34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Other race 7.8%
Two or more races 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
White46780.7%
Hispanic or Latino457.8%
Other race457.8%
Two or more races152.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.9%
Black or African American20.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.4% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.5% 36.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.3% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 13.8% 2.8% 8.5%
Under $10k 4.6%
$10k–$15k 2.3%
$15k–$25k 1.9%
$25k–$35k 6.5%
$35k–$50k 19.0%
$50k–$75k 12.0%
$75k–$100k 16.2%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k+ 10.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.6%
$10k–$15k2.3%
$15k–$25k1.9%
$25k–$35k6.5%
$35k–$50k19.0%
$50k–$75k12.0%
$75k–$100k16.2%
$100k–$150k21.3%
$150k–$200k6.0%
$200k+10.2%
Median income$82,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%
$50k–$100k 39.6%
$100k–$150k 5.5%
$150k–$200k 14.6%
$200k–$300k 16.5%
$300k–$500k 6.7%
$500k–$1M 3.0%
$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$95,000
Median rent / month$770
Owner occupied75.9%
Renter occupied24.1%
Vacant11.1%
Single-family detached85.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.5%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.54

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20091.6%
1990–19999.1%
1980–19898.2%
1970–197912.3%
1960–196911.1%
1950–19599.1%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier42.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom11.9%
2 bedrooms25.9%
3 bedrooms32.5%
4 bedrooms20.6%
5+ bedrooms8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.6%
1 vehicle20.4%
2 vehicles38.9%
3 or more35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.2%
Electricity33.3%
Propane / LP gas56.0%
Fuel oil1.9%
Wood5.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11955.1%
Cohabiting couple156.9%
Male householder, no spouse5826.9%
Female householder, no spouse2411.1%
Households with children under 188037.0%
Households with seniors (65+)3717.1%
Average household size2.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.3%19.6%
Married56.0%67.6%
Separated3.3%0.0%
Widowed1.2%6.7%
Divorced4.1%6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 39.2%
Some college, no degree 23.5%
Associate's degree 13.6%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.2%
Bachelor's or higher13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1914.4%
Kindergarten1813.6%
Elementary school4131.1%
High school2821.2%
College / grad school2619.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%
Education & healthcare 19.7%
Retail trade 13.3%
Agriculture & mining 8.3%
Construction 7.0%
Transportation & utilities 5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Professional & management 4.1%
Finance & real estate 3.2%
Information 2.9%
Other services 1.3%
Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.8%
Service16.8%
Sales & office15.6%
Natural resources & construction25.1%
Production & transportation24.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.4%
Government9.8%
Self-employed5.1%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.8%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home2.9%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.7

Poverty

All people 9.9%
Under 18 years 16.5%
18 and over 7.6%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security19.0%
Retirement income13.0%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP5.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure29.2%
High cholesterol28.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis21.7%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking20.4%
No physical activity23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health13.1%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.4%
Visited dentist67.4%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans205.1%
Disability%
Any disability7.7%
Under 180.7%
18–64 years7.7%
65 and over25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.3%
Public insurance35.2%
No insurance3.7%
Uninsured under 197.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only47989.7%
Spanish408.4%
Other Indo-European408.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)49292.1%
Born in same state49191.9%
Born in different state38672.3%
Foreign born10.2%
Naturalized citizen427.9%
Not a US citizen49.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish22441.9%
English264.9%
Dutch101.9%
AncestryCount%
Italian81.5%
French50.9%
Arab40.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56245

What city is ZIP code 56245 in?

ZIP code 56245 is primarily assigned to Hanley Falls, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56245 in?

ZIP code 56245 falls within Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56245?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56245?

The median home value in ZIP code 56245 is $95,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56245?

ZIP code 56245 has an estimated population of 534 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56245?

The median household income in ZIP code 56245 is $82,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56245 in?

ZIP code 56245 observes the CST timezone.

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