56042 ZIP Code — Hartland, MN

Freeborn County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56042 is located in Hartland, Minnesota, within Freeborn County. It covers approximately 53.45 square miles and serves a population of 817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56042

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 $202,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,188. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56042 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

817

population

53.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56016 Clarks Grove (7.2 mi) 56072 New Richland (7.5 mi) 56026 Ellendale (9.8 mi) 56007 Albert Lea (12 mi) 56009 Alden (13 mi) 56091 Waldorf (13.6 mi) 56045 Hollandale (14.6 mi) 56097 Wells (16.2 mi) 56043 Hayward (16.6 mi) 56068 Minnesota Lake (17.2 mi) 56089 Twin Lakes (18.2 mi) 56093 Waseca (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	817
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	53.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.8041
Longitude	-93.4591
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	28.1%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	52.1%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

817

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$77,188

Median household income

$37,055

Per capita income

$202,200

Median home value

$495

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

281

Housing units

31.2%

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	190	23.3%
18 and over	627	76.7%
65 and over	136	16.6%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	764	90.5%
Hispanic or Latino	27	3.2%
Two or more races	26	3.1%
Asian	13	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	1.1%
Black or African American	4	0.5%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	52.1%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$77,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 37.5%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,200
Median rent / month	$495
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	34.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	14.9%
Propane / LP gas	39.0%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	173	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	62	18.9%
Male householder, no spouse	51	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	42	12.8%
Households with children under 18	120	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	27.1%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	20.5%
Married	50.4%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	0.6%	6.6%
Divorced	14.9%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	8.4%
Kindergarten	23	12.1%
Elementary school	76	40.0%
High school	46	24.2%
College / grad school	29	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 12.7%

Construction 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Other services 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Professional & management 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Public administration 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.8%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	773	94.6%
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)	802	98.2%
Born in same state	799	97.8%
Born in different state	718	87.9%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.8%
Not a US citizen	14	93.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	364	44.6%
Italian	84	10.3%
French	16	2%
Dutch	16	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	1.8%
English	10	1.2%
German	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56042

What city is ZIP code 56042 in?

ZIP code 56042 is primarily assigned to Hartland, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56042 in?

ZIP code 56042 falls within Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56042 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 56042 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56042?

ZIP code 56042 has an estimated population of 817 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56042?

The median home value in ZIP code 56042 is $202,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56042?

The median household income in ZIP code 56042 is $77,188, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56042 in?

ZIP code 56042 observes the CST timezone.