56074 ZIP Code — Nicollet, MN

Nicollet County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56074 is located in Nicollet, Minnesota, within Nicollet County. It covers approximately 77.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56074

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 $241,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,716
population
77.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56074 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56074

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City Status
Nicollet Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56082 Saint Peter (6.7 mi) 56021 Courtland (8.1 mi) 56003 Mankato (8.3 mi) 56055 Lake Crystal (11.2 mi) 56054 Lafayette (11.3 mi) 56050 Kasota (12 mi) 56073 New Ulm (13.4 mi) 56001 Mankato (14.8 mi) 56034 Garden City (16.9 mi) 56058 Le Sueur (17.2 mi) 55334 Gaylord (17.5 mi) 56041 Hanska (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,716
Population density 22 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 103
Geography
Land area 77.82 sq mi
Water area 7.12 sq mi
Latitude 44.2921
Longitude -94.1911
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 31.7% 36.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 38.2% 32.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 26.8% 23.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.3% 7.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,716
Population
22
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$90,750
Median household income
$41,286
Per capita income
$241,200
Median home value
$821
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
533
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
40
54
5–9
62
55
10–14
63
50
15–19
57
76
20–24
87
116
25–34
132
117
35–44
134
66
45–54
76
46
55–59
52
46
60–64
53
78
65–74
90
52
75–84
60
9
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1838522.4%
18 and over1,33177.6%
65 and over29917.4%
Median age35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%
Black or African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or more races 0.3%
Other race 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,65495.8%
Black or African American382.2%
Hispanic or Latino110.6%
Asian70.4%
Two or more races60.3%
Other race60.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.7% 36.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 38.2% 32.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 26.8% 23.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.3% 7.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 1.8%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 3.6%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 9.5%
$50k–$75k 14.7%
$75k–$100k 16.2%
$100k–$150k 26.7%
$150k–$200k 9.5%
$200k+ 7.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.8%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k3.6%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k9.5%
$50k–$75k14.7%
$75k–$100k16.2%
$100k–$150k26.7%
$150k–$200k9.5%
$200k+7.6%
Median income$90,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%
$50k–$100k 3.1%
$100k–$150k 3.9%
$150k–$200k 20.7%
$200k–$300k 31.4%
$300k–$500k 27.7%
$500k–$1M 8.8%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$241,200
Median rent / month$821
Owner occupied77.3%
Renter occupied22.7%
Vacant3.1%
Single-family detached80.2%
Large apartment buildings0.7%
Mobile homes4.8%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.65

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.4%
2000–200911.4%
1990–19999.2%
1980–198910.5%
1970–197914.8%
1960–196911.3%
1950–19593.2%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier25.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.0%
2 bedrooms21.4%
3 bedrooms41.1%
4 bedrooms29.4%
5+ bedrooms4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle18.6%
2 vehicles36.3%
3 or more43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas49.7%
Electricity10.9%
Propane / LP gas29.6%
Fuel oil3.3%
Wood6.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family44166.6%
Cohabiting couple436.5%
Male householder, no spouse7611.5%
Female householder, no spouse10215.4%
Households with children under 1821532.5%
Households with seniors (65+)18527.9%
Average household size2.59

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.3%30.2%
Married68.9%59.4%
Separated0.0%0.7%
Widowed0.3%5.9%
Divorced5.5%3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 32.9%
Some college, no degree 20.1%
Associate's degree 19.4%
Bachelor's degree 15.2%
Graduate / professional 7.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.8%
Bachelor's or higher22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool256.6%
Kindergarten246.3%
Elementary school18949.7%
High school9424.7%
College / grad school4812.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%
Manufacturing 16.4%
Construction 12.2%
Retail trade 10.5%
Agriculture & mining 7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%
Professional & management 5.7%
Public administration 4.3%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Other services 4.1%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Finance & real estate 2.7%
Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.0%
Service15.6%
Sales & office19.1%
Natural resources & construction14.6%
Production & transportation15.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.9%
Government13.2%
Self-employed5.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.8%
Carpool4.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.2%
Work from home11.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.2

Poverty

All people 5.0%
Under 18 years 1.1%
18 and over 6.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.5%
Retirement income20.7%
Supplemental Security0.6%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP3.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.6%
High blood pressure27.4%
High cholesterol27.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Heart disease5.6%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis21.4%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease5.1%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking21.2%
No physical activity19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.1%
Depression21.1%
Fair or poor health10.7%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health8.7%
No health insurance10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.6%
Visited dentist67.4%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss10.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1309.8%
Disability%
Any disability10.6%
Under 183.4%
18–64 years10.0%
65 and over22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.8%
Public insurance36.0%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,64195.6%
Spanish171.0%
Other Indo-European171.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,69098.5%
Born in same state1,69098.5%
Born in different state1,45484.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen261.5%
Not a US citizen1142.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish17110%
Italian1699.8%
French694%
Arab643.7%
AncestryCount%
Dutch352%
English211.2%
German30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.6%
Internet access92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56074

What city is ZIP code 56074 in?

ZIP code 56074 is primarily assigned to Nicollet, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56074 in?

ZIP code 56074 falls within Nicollet County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56074 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56074 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56074?

ZIP code 56074 has an estimated population of 1,716 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56074?

The median household income in ZIP code 56074 is $90,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56074?

The median home value in ZIP code 56074 is $241,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 56074 in?

ZIP code 56074 observes the CST timezone.

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