56136 ZIP Code — Hendricks, MN

Lincoln County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56136 is located in Hendricks, Minnesota, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 113.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56136

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 $188,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,333. 44% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56136 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,231

population

113.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56136 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56136

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56136. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hendricks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56142 Ivanhoe (9 mi) 57213 Astoria (9.1 mi) 56113 Arco (11.7 mi) 57276 White (12.5 mi) 56220 Canby (15.1 mi) 56149 Lake Benton (15.3 mi) 56280 Porter (16.6 mi) 57268 Toronto (16.9 mi) 56291 Taunton (17.5 mi) 57218 Brandt (18.3 mi) 57026 Elkton (18.9 mi) 57002 Aurora (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,231
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	113.86 sq mi
Water area	4.20 sq mi
Latitude	44.5014
Longitude	-96.3872
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	55.8%	47.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,231

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$57,333

Median household income

$38,204

Per capita income

$188,100

Median home value

$592

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

715

Housing units

20.0%

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	224	18.2%
18 and over	1,007	81.8%
65 and over	400	32.5%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,178	95.2%
Two or more races	36	2.9%
Black or African American	7	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	47.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$57,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 17.3%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,100
Median rent / month	$592
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	34.7%
Propane / LP gas	26.8%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	311	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	121	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	142	24.1%
Households with children under 18	104	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	42.5%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	20.9%
Married	65.3%	58.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	3.7%	12.7%
Divorced	8.0%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	9.7%
Kindergarten	14	6.2%
Elementary school	98	43.4%
High school	44	19.5%
College / grad school	48	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Agriculture & mining 19.7%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.5%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	24.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.5%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	10.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,177	95.6%
Spanish	12	1.0%
Other Indo-European	6	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,217	98.9%
Born in same state	1,217	98.9%
Born in different state	781	63.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	310	25.2%
Italian	121	9.8%
Dutch	61	5%
English	52	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	2.4%
Arab	17	1.4%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56136

What city is ZIP code 56136 in?

ZIP code 56136 is primarily assigned to Hendricks, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56136 in?

ZIP code 56136 falls within Lincoln County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56136 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 56136 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56136 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 56136 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56136 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 56136 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56136?

The median home value in ZIP code 56136 is $188,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 56136 in?

ZIP code 56136 observes the CST timezone.