56565 ZIP Code — Nashua, MN
Wilkin County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56565 is located in Nashua, Minnesota, within Wilkin County. It covers approximately 31.06 square miles and serves a population of 121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
121
population
31.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56565 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56565
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nashua | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 121 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 167 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.0651 |
| Longitude | -96.3275 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 218 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 83.3% | 44.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 16.7% | 35.4% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
121
Population
4
People per sq mi
24.7
Median age
$49,844
Median household income
$18,046
Per capita income
$150,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.4%
Home ownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
43
Housing units
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
5
6
5–9
6
10
10–14
8
4
15–19
3
7
20–24
7
7
25–34
6
5
35–44
5
18
45–54
16
1
65–74
0
1
75–84
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 44 | 36.4% |
| 18 and over | 77 | 63.6% |
| 65 and over | 2 | 1.7% |
| Median age | 24.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.3%
Black or African American
20.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 20.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 83.3% | 44.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 16.7% | 35.4% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
$10k–$15k
11.4%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
36.4%
$50k–$75k
38.6%
$75k–$100k
6.8%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 11.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 36.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 38.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.3% |
| Median income | $49,844 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
34.2%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
47.4%
$200k–$300k
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter occupied | 13.6% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 65.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 34.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 34.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 4.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 56.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.2% |
| Fuel oil | 34.1% |
| No fuel used | 11.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9 | 20.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 11 | 25.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 18 | 40.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 18.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2 | 4.5% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.0% | 11.1% |
| Married | 22.7% | 25.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 22.7% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 61.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
47.5%
Some college, no degree
30.5%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
8.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 17.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 16 | 39.0% |
| High school | 15 | 36.6% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 7.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.4%
Agriculture & mining
23.5%
Retail trade
19.1%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Professional & management
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 7.4% |
| Service | 39.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 97.1% |
| Government | 2.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 98.5% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
Poverty
All people
45.5%
Under 18 years
77.3%
18 and over
27.3%
Married-couple families
44.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 4.5% |
| Retirement income | 4.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 1.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 27.3% |
| Public insurance | 69.4% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 110 | 90.9% |
| 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) | 105 | 86.8% |
| Born in same state | 100 | 82.6% |
| Born in different state | 95 | 78.5% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 4.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16 | 13.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 16 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 64 | 52.9% |
| Italian | 11 | 9.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4 | 3.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56565
What city is ZIP code 56565 in?
ZIP code 56565 is primarily assigned to Nashua, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56565 in?
ZIP code 56565 falls within Wilkin County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56565?
46% of residents in ZIP code 56565 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 56565 family-oriented?
36% of residents in ZIP code 56565 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56565?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 56565 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56565 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 56565 in?
ZIP code 56565 observes the CST timezone.