56263 ZIP Code — Milroy, MN

Redwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56263 is located in Milroy, Minnesota, within Redwood County. It covers approximately 51.12 square miles and serves a population of 486 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56263

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 $160,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,063. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56263 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

486

population

51.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milroy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56255 Lucan (7.6 mi) 56292 Vesta (7.7 mi) 56258 Marshall (9.6 mi) 56180 Walnut Grove (12.2 mi) 56229 Cottonwood (13.1 mi) 56175 Tracy (13.6 mi) 56297 Wood Lake (14 mi) 56293 Wabasso (15.5 mi) 56239 Ghent (17 mi) 56214 Belview (17.2 mi) 56237 Echo (17.2 mi) 56157 Lynd (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	486
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	51.12 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	44.4212
Longitude	-95.5637
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	38.9%	42.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	36.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

486

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$69,063

Median household income

$35,397

Per capita income

$160,700

Median home value

$495

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

19.2%

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	120	24.7%
18 and over	366	75.3%
65 and over	104	21.4%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Asian 4.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	443	90.6%
Asian	24	4.9%
Two or more races	18	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.6%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	42.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	36.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$69,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,700
Median rent / month	$495
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	18.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	36.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	39.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.7%
Propane / LP gas	72.4%
Fuel oil	7.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	39	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	23	12.0%
Households with children under 18	54	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	33.3%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	8.9%
Married	61.8%	77.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	0.9%	4.4%
Divorced	8.4%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 35.3%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	10.3%
Kindergarten	3	2.8%
Elementary school	63	58.9%
High school	14	13.1%
College / grad school	16	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.7%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Retail trade 12.8%

Construction 9.7%

Other services 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Information 1.2%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	20.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.1%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	25.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	8.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	451	92.8%
Spanish	7	1.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	483	99.4%
Born in same state	483	99.4%
Born in different state	411	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.6%
Not a US citizen	1	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	11.7%
Polish	57	11.7%
Arab	29	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	24	4.9%
English	5	1%
French	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56263

What city is ZIP code 56263 in?

ZIP code 56263 is primarily assigned to Milroy, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56263 in?

ZIP code 56263 falls within Redwood County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56263 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56263 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56263?

The median home value in ZIP code 56263 is $160,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 56263?

ZIP code 56263 has an estimated population of 486 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56263?

The median household income in ZIP code 56263 is $69,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56263 in?

ZIP code 56263 observes the CST timezone.