56043 ZIP Code — Hayward, MN

Freeborn County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56043 is located in Hayward, Minnesota, within Freeborn County. It covers approximately 20.76 square miles and serves a population of 396 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56043

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 $180,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,750. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56043 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

396
population
20.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56043 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56043

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City Status
Hayward Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56007 Albert Lea (4.6 mi) 56036 Glenville (6.7 mi) 56016 Clarks Grove (10.3 mi) 56045 Hollandale (10.5 mi) 56089 Twin Lakes (10.8 mi) 50459 Northwood (13.6 mi) 56029 Emmons (13.9 mi) 55953 Lyle (15.2 mi) 56042 Hartland (16.6 mi) 56009 Alden (17 mi) 55912 Austin (17.2 mi) 50448 Kensett (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 396
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 047
Geography
Land area 20.76 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.6298
Longitude -93.2292
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 38.7% 46.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 34.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.5% 16.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.0% 3.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

396
Population
19
People per sq mi
51.6
Median age
$81,750
Median household income
$40,718
Per capita income
$180,800
Median home value
$375
Median monthly rent
86.1%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
167
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
7
7
5–9
9
9
10–14
11
10
15–19
13
5
20–24
7
16
25–34
20
22
35–44
26
23
45–54
27
17
55–59
21
16
60–64
20
32
65–74
39
9
75–84
11
6
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185513.9%
18 and over34186.1%
65 and over10526.5%
Median age51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%
Two or more races 7.3%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Other race 3.9%
GroupCount%
White33280.6%
Two or more races307.3%
Asian184.4%
Hispanic or Latino163.9%
Other race163.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.7% 46.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 34.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.5% 16.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.0% 3.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 9.8%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 13.9%
$75k–$100k 12.7%
$100k–$150k 20.8%
$150k–$200k 10.4%
$200k+ 9.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k9.8%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k13.9%
$75k–$100k12.7%
$100k–$150k20.8%
$150k–$200k10.4%
$200k+9.2%
Median income$81,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%
$50k–$100k 26.2%
$100k–$150k 8.7%
$150k–$200k 20.8%
$200k–$300k 16.8%
$300k–$500k 17.4%
$500k–$1M 6.0%
$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$180,800
Median rent / month$375
Owner occupied86.1%
Renter occupied13.9%
Vacant9.4%
Single-family detached92.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.15

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.8%
2000–20093.1%
1990–19996.3%
1980–19895.2%
1970–197913.1%
1960–196915.2%
1950–195912.0%
1940–19497.3%
1939 or earlier30.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom8.4%
2 bedrooms20.4%
3 bedrooms47.1%
4 bedrooms22.0%
5+ bedrooms1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle20.8%
2 vehicles40.5%
3 or more38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.6%
Electricity22.5%
Propane / LP gas32.9%
Fuel oil0.6%
Wood1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9756.1%
Cohabiting couple84.6%
Male householder, no spouse3419.7%
Female householder, no spouse3419.7%
Households with children under 183922.5%
Households with seniors (65+)7643.9%
Average household size2.29

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.3%30.8%
Married60.7%49.2%
Separated0.0%2.7%
Widowed1.8%11.9%
Divorced14.1%5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%
Some HS, no diploma 7.0%
HS graduate 35.5%
Some college, no degree 19.8%
Associate's degree 22.0%
Bachelor's degree 6.4%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.4%
Bachelor's or higher13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten11.8%
Elementary school3562.5%
High school712.5%
College / grad school1323.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.8%
Education & healthcare 19.7%
Manufacturing 16.2%
Construction 7.1%
Public administration 6.1%
Agriculture & mining 5.1%
Transportation & utilities 5.1%
Professional & management 3.5%
Other services 3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.3%
Service11.1%
Sales & office22.2%
Natural resources & construction12.1%
Production & transportation25.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.3%
Government12.6%
Self-employed8.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.8%
Carpool18.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.5%
Work from home4.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.6

Poverty

All people 10.6%
Under 18 years 10.9%
18 and over 10.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.4%
Retirement income19.7%
Supplemental Security6.4%
Cash public assistance5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP12.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.6%
High blood pressure31.0%
High cholesterol31.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis26.1%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.2%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.0%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.5%
Visited dentist66.1%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss12.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans175.0%
Disability%
Any disability9.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.9%
65 and over23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.9%
Public insurance52.0%
No insurance5.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only38497.0%
Spanish143.6%
Other Indo-European51.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages92.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)37895.5%
Born in same state37895.5%
Born in different state30176.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen184.5%
Not a US citizen18100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish13935.1%
Dutch4010.1%
French287.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab174.3%
Italian143.5%
English102.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.7%
Internet access90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56043

What city is ZIP code 56043 in?

ZIP code 56043 is primarily assigned to Hayward, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56043 in?

ZIP code 56043 falls within Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56043 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 56043 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56043 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 56043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56043 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56043?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 56043 in?

ZIP code 56043 observes the CST timezone.

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