56141 ZIP Code — Iona, MN

Murray County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56141 is located in Iona, Minnesota, within Murray County. It covers approximately 41.43 square miles and serves a population of 332 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56141

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 $91,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,250. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56141 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

332

population

41.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56141 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56141

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56141. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56122 Chandler (7.7 mi) 56185 Wilmont (8.1 mi) 56172 Slayton (8.7 mi) 56131 Fulda (11.1 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (11.4 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (11.4 mi) 56155 Lismore (11.7 mi) 56114 Avoca (12 mi) 56123 Currie (15.5 mi) 56186 Woodstock (17.5 mi) 56119 Brewster (18 mi) 56128 Edgerton (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	332
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	41.43 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	43.8914
Longitude	-95.7841
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	41.3%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

332

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$53,250

Median household income

$31,570

Per capita income

$91,600

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

14.4%

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	97	29.2%
18 and over	235	70.8%
65 and over	70	21.1%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	307	90%
Two or more races	25	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	9	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$53,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 38.9%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,600
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	97.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	23.2%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	40.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.3%
Propane / LP gas	68.2%
Fuel oil	23.3%
Wood	3.9%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	9	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	28	21.7%
Households with children under 18	41	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	39.5%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	37.7%
Married	53.4%	50.0%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	11.5%
Divorced	6.1%	0.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	13.0%
Kindergarten	6	6.5%
Elementary school	45	48.9%
High school	22	23.9%
College / grad school	7	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Agriculture & mining 17.9%

Construction 13.7%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Professional & management 6.8%

Retail trade 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 1.7%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.7%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	17.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	305	91.9%
Spanish	17	5.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.3%
Other languages	16	5.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	330	99.4%
Born in same state	330	99.4%
Born in different state	281	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	10.5%
Polish	33	9.9%
Italian	22	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	3.9%
French	4	1.2%
Dutch	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56141

What city is ZIP code 56141 in?

ZIP code 56141 is primarily assigned to Iona, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56141 in?

ZIP code 56141 falls within Murray County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56141 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56141 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56141?

14% 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 56141 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 56141 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 56141 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56141 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56141 in?

ZIP code 56141 observes the CST timezone.