56266 ZIP Code — Morgan, MN

Redwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56266 is located in Morgan, Minnesota, within Redwood County. It covers approximately 99.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56266

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 $120,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,000. 38% 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 22 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 56266 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,542

population

99.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56266 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56266

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morgan	Acceptable
Morgan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55333 Franklin (10.6 mi) 55332 Fairfax (11 mi) 56270 Morton (11.6 mi) 56085 Sleepy Eye (12.1 mi) 56087 Springfield (12.4 mi) 56283 Redwood Falls (14.4 mi) 56293 Wabasso (16.5 mi) 56083 Sanborn (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,542
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	99.54 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	44.4014
Longitude	-94.9165
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	44.7%	42.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	36.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,542

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$65,000

Median household income

$33,369

Per capita income

$120,700

Median home value

$1,063

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

570

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	359	23.3%
18 and over	1,183	76.7%
65 and over	316	20.5%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,439	91%
Two or more races	59	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	40	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	1.6%
Other race	19	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	42.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	36.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$65,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,700
Median rent / month	$1,063
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	35.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	35.9%
4 bedrooms	26.1%
5+ bedrooms	14.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.5%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	22.5%
Fuel oil	17.1%
Wood	3.9%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	318	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	98	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	152	25.8%
Households with children under 18	165	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	33.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	24.1%
Married	52.6%	57.6%
Separated	0.3%	1.0%
Widowed	3.3%	8.8%
Divorced	7.8%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	9.4%
Kindergarten	18	5.3%
Elementary school	160	47.2%
High school	89	26.3%
College / grad school	40	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Retail trade 11.1%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Construction 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 5.7%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Professional & management 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	14.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,455	94.4%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,514	98.2%
Born in same state	1,511	98.0%
Born in different state	1,375	89.2%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.8%
Not a US citizen	24	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	197	12.8%
Italian	91	5.9%
Dutch	60	3.9%
Arab	60	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	3.2%
English	16	1%
Irish	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56266

What city is ZIP code 56266 in?

ZIP code 56266 is primarily assigned to Morgan, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56266 in?

ZIP code 56266 falls within Redwood County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56266 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56266 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56266 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 56266 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56266?

The median home value in ZIP code 56266 is $120,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 56266?

ZIP code 56266 has an estimated population of 1,542 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56266 in?

ZIP code 56266 observes the CST timezone.