56249 ZIP Code — Holloway, MN

Swift County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56249 is located in Holloway, Minnesota, within Swift County. It covers approximately 66.37 square miles and serves a population of 283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56249

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 $134,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($68,594) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 56249 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

283

population

66.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56249 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56249

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holloway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56208 Appleton (3.9 mi) 56231 Danvers (7.6 mi) 56226 Clontarf (11.4 mi) 56244 Hancock (12.3 mi) 56227 Correll (13.3 mi) 56262 Milan (15.8 mi) 56207 Alberta (16.7 mi) 56215 Benson (17.2 mi) 56221 Chokio (18 mi) 56323 Cyrus (18.1 mi) 56267 Morris (18.7 mi) 56276 Odessa (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	283
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	66.37 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	45.3257
Longitude	-95.9017
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	42.9%	46.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	12.0%	5.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

283

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$68,594

Median household income

$53,933

Per capita income

$134,100

Median home value

$567

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

18.6%

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	45	15.9%
18 and over	238	84.1%
65 and over	80	28.3%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	280	98.9%
Two or more races	3	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	46.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	12.0%	5.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$68,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,100
Median rent / month	$567
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	36.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	10.9%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	30.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.7%
Propane / LP gas	73.6%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	28	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	16	13.2%
Households with children under 18	24	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	47.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	22.7%
Married	64.4%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	6.4%
Divorced	11.9%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 20.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	2.2%
Kindergarten	1	2.2%
Elementary school	22	48.9%
High school	7	15.6%
College / grad school	14	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.1%

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Construction 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Professional & management 4.4%

Retail trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.5%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	37.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.8%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	269	95.1%
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)	283	100.0%
Born in same state	283	100.0%
Born in different state	263	92.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	61	21.6%
Italian	39	13.8%
Arab	11	3.9%
English	6	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	1.4%
French	4	1.4%
Dutch	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56249

What city is ZIP code 56249 in?

ZIP code 56249 is primarily assigned to Holloway, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56249 in?

ZIP code 56249 falls within Swift County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56249 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 56249 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56249 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56249 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56249 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 56249 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56249?

The median home value in ZIP code 56249 is $134,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 56249 in?

ZIP code 56249 observes the CST timezone.