56262 ZIP Code — Milan, MN

Chippewa County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56262 is located in Milan, Minnesota, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 69.12 square miles and serves a population of 693 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56262

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 $102,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,625. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 56262 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

693

population

69.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56295 Watson (5.5 mi) 56265 Montevideo (10.8 mi) 56232 Dawson (11.3 mi) 56256 Madison (12.3 mi) 56208 Appleton (13.2 mi) 56231 Danvers (14.2 mi) 56249 Holloway (15.8 mi) 56218 Boyd (17.7 mi) 56227 Correll (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	693
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	69.12 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	45.0973
Longitude	-95.8863
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	40.0%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

693

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$80,625

Median household income

$38,808

Per capita income

$102,500

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

302

Housing units

24.0%

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	134	19.3%
18 and over	559	80.7%
65 and over	154	22.2%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 26%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Other race 5.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	455	62%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	191	26%
Hispanic or Latino	41	5.6%
Other race	39	5.3%
Two or more races	5	0.7%
Asian	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$80,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.5%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,500
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	61.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	29.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	55.1%
Fuel oil	15.9%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	64	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	50	18.1%
Households with children under 18	87	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	41.7%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	17.8%
Married	55.1%	64.3%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	11.9%
Divorced	12.2%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	15.5%
Kindergarten	12	10.3%
Elementary school	42	36.2%
High school	28	24.1%
College / grad school	16	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 17.5%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.1%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	21.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.5%
Carpool	19.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	651	93.9%
Spanish	139	21.4%
Other Indo-European	9	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	130	20.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	534	77.1%
Born in same state	533	76.9%
Born in different state	481	69.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	159	22.9%
Not a US citizen	10	6.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	278	40.1%
Italian	19	2.7%
French	16	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	1.4%
Arab	6	0.9%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56262

What city is ZIP code 56262 in?

ZIP code 56262 is primarily assigned to Milan, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56262 in?

ZIP code 56262 falls within Chippewa County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56262 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56262 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 56262?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 56262 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 56262 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56262?

The median home value in ZIP code 56262 is $102,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 56262 in?

ZIP code 56262 observes the CST timezone.