56256 ZIP Code — Madison, MN

Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56256 is located in Madison, Minnesota, within Lac Qui Parle County. It covers approximately 230.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56256

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 $109,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,728. 47% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56256 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,358
population
230.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56256 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Madison Acceptable
Madison Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56232 Dawson (10.6 mi) 56262 Milan (12.3 mi) 56218 Boyd (13.2 mi) 56295 Watson (13.8 mi) 56257 Marietta (14.2 mi) 56212 Bellingham (15.5 mi) 56227 Correll (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,358
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 230.63 sq mi
Water area 3.05 sq mi
Latitude 45.0128
Longitude -96.1084
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 47.4% 44.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 16.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 4.4% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,358
Population
10
People per sq mi
55.5
Median age
$56,728
Median household income
$35,875
Per capita income
$109,400
Median home value
$876
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
1,147
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
55
Under 5
60
43
5–9
46
59
10–14
63
35
15–19
37
51
20–24
55
110
25–34
119
81
35–44
87
124
45–54
135
89
55–59
96
117
60–64
126
166
65–74
180
139
75–84
150
65
85+
70
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1838316.2%
18 and over1,97583.8%
65 and over77032.7%
Median age55.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or more races 0.4%
Black or African American 0.3%
Other race 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,30097.1%
Asian301.3%
Hispanic or Latino110.5%
Two or more races100.4%
Black or African American70.3%
Other race60.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.4% 44.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 16.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 4.4% 8.5%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 3.3%
$15k–$25k 12.0%
$25k–$35k 9.1%
$35k–$50k 14.5%
$50k–$75k 21.3%
$75k–$100k 12.6%
$100k–$150k 12.7%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 4.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k3.3%
$15k–$25k12.0%
$25k–$35k9.1%
$35k–$50k14.5%
$50k–$75k21.3%
$75k–$100k12.6%
$100k–$150k12.7%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+4.7%
Median income$56,728

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%
$50k–$100k 25.5%
$100k–$150k 23.4%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k–$300k 13.2%
$300k–$500k 7.2%
$500k–$1M 2.3%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$109,400
Median rent / month$876
Owner occupied78.6%
Renter occupied21.4%
Vacant20.0%
Single-family detached82.5%
Large apartment buildings6.9%
Mobile homes0.7%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–20094.0%
1990–19995.9%
1980–19898.2%
1970–197913.7%
1960–19698.6%
1950–195910.1%
1940–19499.2%
1939 or earlier38.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom7.9%
2 bedrooms22.9%
3 bedrooms40.8%
4 bedrooms21.5%
5+ bedrooms5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.9%
1 vehicle29.9%
2 vehicles39.4%
3 or more25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas49.6%
Electricity24.8%
Propane / LP gas19.2%
Fuel oil1.9%
Wood1.7%
No fuel used1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family54949.6%
Cohabiting couple817.3%
Male householder, no spouse20318.3%
Female householder, no spouse27424.8%
Households with children under 1822019.9%
Households with seniors (65+)51346.3%
Average household size2.06

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.7%18.0%
Married56.8%54.2%
Separated0.4%0.5%
Widowed4.5%15.6%
Divorced13.5%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 2.9%
HS graduate 38.5%
Some college, no degree 22.5%
Associate's degree 14.9%
Bachelor's degree 14.9%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.9%
Bachelor's or higher20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3710.1%
Kindergarten133.6%
Elementary school15943.6%
High school7721.1%
College / grad school7921.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%
Agriculture & mining 14.5%
Retail trade 9.6%
Construction 9.0%
Manufacturing 7.5%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Wholesale trade 4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%
Public administration 4.5%
Other services 4.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.2%
Professional & management 1.9%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.7%
Service17.8%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources & construction14.6%
Production & transportation12.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector67.1%
Government15.1%
Self-employed17.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.7%
Carpool11.5%
Public transit0.3%
Walk6.1%
Work from home9.9%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)16.1

Poverty

All people 10.7%
Under 18 years 13.2%
18 and over 10.2%
Married-couple families 1.1%
Female-led households 42.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.6%
Retirement income25.5%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP6.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.5%
High blood pressure38.4%
High cholesterol35.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis30.8%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer10.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking16.1%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.7%
Depression20.4%
Fair or poor health14.3%
Poor mental health12.0%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.6%
Visited dentist68.0%
Cholesterol screening92.2%
Teeth loss12.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1598.1%
Disability%
Any disability20.5%
Under 1810.7%
18–64 years10.5%
65 and over42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.4%
Public insurance50.3%
No insurance1.9%
Uninsured under 190.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,24395.1%
Spanish221.0%
Other Indo-European70.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.2%
Other languages100.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,31898.3%
Born in same state2,29697.4%
Born in different state1,84678.3%
Foreign born220.9%
Naturalized citizen401.7%
Not a US citizen3280.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish83335.3%
Italian1084.6%
French964.1%
Dutch602.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab532.2%
English361.5%
German140.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.9%
Internet access86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56256

What city is ZIP code 56256 in?

ZIP code 56256 is primarily assigned to Madison, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56256 in?

ZIP code 56256 falls within Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56256 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 56256 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56256 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 56256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56256?

The median home value in ZIP code 56256 is $109,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 56256?

ZIP code 56256 has an estimated population of 2,358 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56256 in?

ZIP code 56256 observes the CST timezone.

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