56062 ZIP Code — Madelia, MN
Watonwan County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56062 is located in Madelia, Minnesota, within Watonwan County. It covers approximately 124.36 square miles and serves a population of 3,307 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56062
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 $160,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,705. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,307
population
124.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56062 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56062
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Madelia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56090 Vernon Center (7.2 mi)
56060 Lewisville (8.5 mi)
56034 Garden City (9 mi)
56055 Lake Crystal (9.3 mi)
56041 Hanska (10.1 mi)
56081 Saint James (12.5 mi)
56010 Amboy (13.1 mi)
56088 Truman (15.6 mi)
56037 Good Thunder (16.3 mi)
56021 Courtland (16.4 mi)
56162 Ormsby (19.2 mi)
56003 Mankato (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,307 |
| Population density | 27 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 165 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 124.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.68 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.0364 |
| Longitude | -94.3692 |
| 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 | 44.3% | 46.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 29.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 21.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
3,307
Population
27
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$71,705
Median household income
$36,358
Per capita income
$160,800
Median home value
$686
Median monthly rent
75.4%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,056
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
150
Under 5
151
132
5–9
132
79
10–14
79
79
15–19
80
144
20–24
144
213
25–34
214
163
35–44
164
191
45–54
192
105
55–59
106
85
60–64
85
162
65–74
163
101
75–84
102
45
85+
46
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 857 | 25.9% |
| 18 and over | 2,450 | 74.1% |
| 65 and over | 619 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.4%
Hispanic or Latino
16.4%
Other race
10.4%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,585 | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 647 | 16.4% |
| Other race | 413 | 10.4% |
| Two or more races | 250 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.3% | 46.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 29.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 21.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $71,705 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
12.9%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,800 |
| Median rent / month | $686 |
| Owner occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter occupied | 24.6% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 78.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% |
| 3 or more | 35.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.0% |
| Electricity | 10.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 595 | 49.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 97 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 225 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 292 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 401 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 405 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.2% | 29.5% |
| Married | 51.9% | 46.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 119 | 15.8% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school | 289 | 38.4% |
| High school | 137 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 148 | 19.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Manufacturing
22.1%
Retail trade
15.4%
Construction
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Professional & management
2.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Other services
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.8% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.1% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.7% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
6.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
41.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 167 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.7% |
| Public insurance | 40.0% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,006 | 90.9% |
| Spanish | 258 | 8.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 250 | 8.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,996 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,994 | 90.5% |
| Born in different state | 2,556 | 77.3% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 311 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 149 | 47.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 699 | 21.1% |
| Italian | 255 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 184 | 5.6% |
| French | 171 | 5.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 45 | 1.4% |
| English | 5 | 0.2% |
| German | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56062
What city is ZIP code 56062 in?
ZIP code 56062 is primarily assigned to Madelia, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56062 in?
ZIP code 56062 falls within Watonwan County, Minnesota.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56062?
The median home value in ZIP code 56062 is $160,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 56062?
ZIP code 56062 has an estimated population of 3,307 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56062?
The median household income in ZIP code 56062 is $71,705, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56062 in?
ZIP code 56062 observes the CST timezone.