56145 ZIP Code — Jeffers, MN

Cottonwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56145 is located in Jeffers, Minnesota, within Cottonwood County. It covers approximately 50.12 square miles and serves a population of 462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56145

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 $92,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,750. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56145 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

462

population

50.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56145 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56145

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56145. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jeffers	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56019 Comfrey (7.6 mi) 56083 Sanborn (8.1 mi) 56174 Storden (8.8 mi) 56087 Springfield (11.3 mi) 56152 Lamberton (12.1 mi) 56159 Mountain Lake (13.5 mi) 56101 Windom (15.3 mi) 56183 Westbrook (15.9 mi) 56120 Butterfield (17.4 mi) 56137 Heron Lake (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	462
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	50.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.0936
Longitude	-95.1203
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	55.2%	49.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.9%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

462

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$29,106

Per capita income

$92,300

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

226

Housing units

7.9%

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	116	25.1%
18 and over	346	74.9%
65 and over	101	21.9%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Two or more races 5.2%

Asian 2.8%

Other race 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	408	81.3%
Hispanic or Latino	40	8%
Two or more races	26	5.2%
Asian	14	2.8%
Other race	14	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	49.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.9%	8.5%

Under $10k 15.3%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.3%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.0%

$50k–$100k 38.7%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,300
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	97.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	12.9%
1939 or earlier	32.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	25.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.2%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	43	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	51	26.0%
Households with children under 18	54	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	38.3%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	17.1%
Married	46.7%	55.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%
Widowed	2.7%	11.2%
Divorced	14.1%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	17.9%
Kindergarten	12	10.3%
Elementary school	57	48.7%
High school	12	10.3%
College / grad school	15	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Construction 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Public administration 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Retail trade 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Other services 2.5%

Professional & management 1.5%

Information 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 39.7%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 61.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	432	93.5%
Spanish	19	4.4%
Other Indo-European	11	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	426	92.2%
Born in same state	426	92.2%
Born in different state	318	68.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	7.8%
Not a US citizen	8	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	69	14.9%
Italian	23	5%
Arab	22	4.8%
Dutch	19	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	1.7%
German	6	1.3%
English	6	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56145

What city is ZIP code 56145 in?

ZIP code 56145 is primarily assigned to Jeffers, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56145 in?

ZIP code 56145 falls within Cottonwood County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56145?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56145 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56145 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56145?

22% of residents in ZIP code 56145 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56145 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 56145 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56145 in?

ZIP code 56145 observes the CST timezone.