56338 ZIP Code — Hillman, MN

Morrison County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56338 is located in Hillman, Minnesota, within Morrison County. It covers approximately 171.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,583 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56338

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $252,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,000. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% 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 56338 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,583

population

171.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hillman	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,583
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	171.22 sq mi
Water area	5.27 sq mi
Latitude	46.0200
Longitude	-93.8836
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	36.0%	42.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,583

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$70,000

Median household income

$34,985

Per capita income

$252,600

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

1,181

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

114

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	274	17.3%
18 and over	1,309	82.7%
65 and over	372	23.5%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,478	92.5%
Two or more races	82	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.8%
Black or African American	4	0.3%
Other race	4	0.3%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	42.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$70,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 28.1%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$252,600
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	45.1%
Single-family detached	92.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	56.8%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	19.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	72	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	151	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	69	10.1%
Households with children under 18	166	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	38.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	21.7%
Married	58.8%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	4.4%	7.2%
Divorced	9.1%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	9.6%
Kindergarten	15	5.1%
Elementary school	125	42.7%
High school	63	21.5%
College / grad school	62	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.2%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Retail trade 9.2%

Public administration 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Professional & management 6.1%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.1

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,528	96.5%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,578	99.7%
Born in same state	1,571	99.2%
Born in different state	1,390	87.8%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	120	7.6%
Polish	109	6.9%
Arab	73	4.6%
French	45	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	13	0.8%
English	12	0.8%
Dutch	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56338

What city is ZIP code 56338 in?

ZIP code 56338 is primarily assigned to Hillman, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56338 in?

ZIP code 56338 falls within Morrison County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56338 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56338 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56338?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56338 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 56338 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56338?

ZIP code 56338 has an estimated population of 1,583 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56338 in?

ZIP code 56338 observes the CST timezone.