56045 ZIP Code — Hollandale, MN

Freeborn County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56045 is located in Hollandale, Minnesota, within Freeborn County. It covers approximately 29.19 square miles and serves a population of 944 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56045

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 $145,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,769. 36% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56045 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

944
population
29.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56045 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56045

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City Status
Hollandale Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56016 Clarks Grove (8 mi) 56007 Albert Lea (8.9 mi) 56043 Hayward (10.5 mi) 55917 Blooming Prairie (11.4 mi) 56026 Ellendale (11.4 mi) 55912 Austin (13.7 mi) 56042 Hartland (14.6 mi) 55982 Waltham (15.1 mi) 55918 Brownsdale (15.8 mi) 56036 Glenville (16.1 mi) 56072 New Richland (18.7 mi) 55953 Lyle (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 944
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 047
Geography
Land area 29.19 sq mi
Water area 0.74 sq mi
Latitude 43.7757
Longitude -93.1694
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 32.7% 46.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 49.8% 34.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 16.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.7% 3.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

944
Population
32
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$70,769
Median household income
$31,552
Per capita income
$145,200
Median home value
$692
Median monthly rent
93.0%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
382
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
26
Under 5
27
31
5–9
33
55
10–14
58
32
15–19
35
18
20–24
20
34
25–34
36
57
35–44
60
30
45–54
33
33
55–59
35
46
60–64
49
72
65–74
77
18
75–84
19
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828029.7%
18 and over66470.3%
65 and over19620.8%
Median age40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%
Two or more races 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Other race 1.8%
GroupCount%
White86889.9%
Two or more races596.1%
Hispanic or Latino212.2%
Other race171.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.7% 46.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 49.8% 34.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 16.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.7% 3.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 4.6%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 8.4%
$50k–$75k 33.5%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 20.8%
$150k–$200k 4.3%
$200k+ 5.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k4.6%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k8.4%
$50k–$75k33.5%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k20.8%
$150k–$200k4.3%
$200k+5.4%
Median income$70,769

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%
$50k–$100k 21.2%
$100k–$150k 24.4%
$150k–$200k 14.5%
$200k–$300k 19.8%
$300k–$500k 12.5%
$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$145,200
Median rent / month$692
Owner occupied93.0%
Renter occupied7.0%
Vacant9.3%
Single-family detached95.6%
Large apartment buildings0.2%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–20097.4%
1990–19994.2%
1980–19892.9%
1970–19797.6%
1960–19697.4%
1950–195914.2%
1940–19499.8%
1939 or earlier44.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.6%
2 bedrooms21.6%
3 bedrooms52.5%
4 bedrooms17.9%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.5%
1 vehicle15.9%
2 vehicles40.0%
3 or more43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas34.3%
Electricity15.7%
Propane / LP gas43.8%
Fuel oil3.5%
Wood2.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25268.1%
Cohabiting couple174.6%
Male householder, no spouse5314.3%
Female householder, no spouse4813.0%
Households with children under 1810327.8%
Households with seniors (65+)13837.3%
Average household size2.55

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.3%18.9%
Married67.6%68.2%
Separated0.3%2.2%
Widowed7.2%7.1%
Divorced4.6%3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 2.0%
HS graduate 31.7%
Some college, no degree 24.0%
Associate's degree 16.6%
Bachelor's degree 15.1%
Graduate / professional 6.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.9%
Bachelor's or higher21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool238.2%
Kindergarten20.7%
Elementary school16057.3%
High school5720.4%
College / grad school3713.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%
Retail trade 16.3%
Manufacturing 13.4%
Agriculture & mining 10.2%
Finance & real estate 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%
Construction 5.9%
Other services 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Professional & management 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3.4%
Public administration 1.1%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.4%
Service8.2%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources & construction11.8%
Production & transportation18.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.7%
Government8.2%
Self-employed12.5%
Unpaid family workers0.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.7%
Carpool8.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.2%
Work from home12.4%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)28.1

Poverty

All people 8.9%
Under 18 years 20.7%
18 and over 4.1%
Married-couple families 2.0%
Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.2%
Retirement income25.4%
Supplemental Security2.4%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP2.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.0%
High blood pressure30.8%
High cholesterol32.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking19.7%
No physical activity21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.9%
Depression22.1%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.3%
Visited dentist68.5%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss10.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7411.1%
Disability%
Any disability9.3%
Under 184.3%
18–64 years9.0%
65 and over17.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.7%
Public insurance39.1%
No insurance5.8%
Uninsured under 197.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only89194.4%
Spanish30.3%
Other Indo-European10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)94199.7%
Born in same state93599.0%
Born in different state75479.9%
Foreign born60.6%
Naturalized citizen30.3%
Not a US citizen266.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish26127.6%
English15716.6%
Italian14515.4%
Dutch606.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab555.8%
French272.9%
German20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.2%
Internet access95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56045

What city is ZIP code 56045 in?

ZIP code 56045 is primarily assigned to Hollandale, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56045 in?

ZIP code 56045 falls within Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56045 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56045 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56045 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56045 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 56045 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 56045 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56045?

The median home value in ZIP code 56045 is $145,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 56045 in?

ZIP code 56045 observes the CST timezone.

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