56260 ZIP Code — Maynard, MN

Chippewa County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56260 is located in Maynard, Minnesota, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 98.02 square miles and serves a population of 898 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56260

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 $141,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56260 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

898

population

98.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maynard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56222 Clara City (6.7 mi) 56265 Montevideo (11.1 mi) 56241 Granite Falls (12 mi) 56285 Sacred Heart (13.7 mi) 56282 Raymond (13.8 mi) 56281 Prinsburg (15.5 mi) 56295 Watson (17.4 mi) 56284 Renville (18.9 mi) 56252 Kerkhoven (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	898
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	98.02 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	44.9607
Longitude	-95.4833
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	39.3%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

898

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$73,000

Median household income

$36,654

Per capita income

$141,900

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

341

Housing units

13.0%

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	152	16.9%
18 and over	746	83.1%
65 and over	182	20.3%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	864	95.8%
Two or more races	24	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.4%
Other race	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$73,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,900
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	91.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	42.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.6%
Electricity	31.4%
Propane / LP gas	40.7%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	60	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	80	20.1%
Households with children under 18	83	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	33.9%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	15.2%
Married	59.7%	66.4%
Separated	0.3%	1.1%
Widowed	0.8%	6.1%
Divorced	11.3%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 28.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	8.1%
Kindergarten	4	2.5%
Elementary school	83	51.9%
High school	25	15.6%
College / grad school	35	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Construction 13.3%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Retail trade 7.5%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Professional & management 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.7%

Information 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.9%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	859	95.7%
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)	897	99.9%
Born in same state	896	99.8%
Born in different state	797	88.8%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	359	40%
Arab	52	5.8%
Italian	45	5%
English	26	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	2.3%
Dutch	7	0.8%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56260

What city is ZIP code 56260 in?

ZIP code 56260 is primarily assigned to Maynard, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56260 in?

ZIP code 56260 falls within Chippewa County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56260?

13% 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 56260 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56260?

The median home value in ZIP code 56260 is $141,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 56260?

ZIP code 56260 has an estimated population of 898 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56260 in?

ZIP code 56260 observes the CST timezone.