56276 ZIP Code — Odessa, MN

Big Stone County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56276 is located in Odessa, Minnesota, within Big Stone County. It covers approximately 55.59 square miles and serves a population of 219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56276

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 $69,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. 31% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56276 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

219
population
55.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56276 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56276

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City Status
Odessa Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56227 Correll (6.3 mi) 56225 Clinton (10.3 mi) 56212 Bellingham (10.4 mi) 57216 Big Stone City (12.4 mi) 56278 Ortonville (13.5 mi) 56221 Chokio (13.9 mi) 56240 Graceville (16 mi) 57252 Milbank (16.9 mi) 56208 Appleton (17 mi) 57227 Corona (17.7 mi) 56249 Holloway (19.3 mi) 56207 Alberta (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 219
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 55.59 sq mi
Water area 2.86 sq mi
Latitude 45.3153
Longitude -96.2980
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 34.8% 43.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 42.7% 34.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.2% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

219
Population
4
People per sq mi
48.1
Median age
$58,750
Median household income
$38,116
Per capita income
$69,400
Median home value
$788
Median monthly rent
86.2%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
133
Housing units
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
3
2
5–9
1
4
10–14
4
10
15–19
9
3
20–24
2
15
25–34
14
12
35–44
11
19
45–54
17
7
55–59
7
12
60–64
11
17
65–74
15
11
75–84
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182511.4%
18 and over19488.6%
65 and over5223.7%
Median age48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%
Asian 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or more races 2.7%
GroupCount%
White20189.3%
Asian125.3%
Hispanic or Latino62.7%
Two or more races62.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.8% 43.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 42.7% 34.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.2% 19.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 13.8%
$10k–$15k 0.9%
$15k–$25k 5.5%
$25k–$35k 10.1%
$35k–$50k 11.0%
$50k–$75k 15.6%
$75k–$100k 23.9%
$100k–$150k 8.3%
$150k–$200k 2.8%
$200k+ 8.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k13.8%
$10k–$15k0.9%
$15k–$25k5.5%
$25k–$35k10.1%
$35k–$50k11.0%
$50k–$75k15.6%
$75k–$100k23.9%
$100k–$150k8.3%
$150k–$200k2.8%
$200k+8.3%
Median income$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%
$50k–$100k 35.1%
$100k–$150k 6.4%
$150k–$200k 17.0%
$200k–$300k 4.3%
$300k–$500k 7.4%
$1M+ 6.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$69,400
Median rent / month$788
Owner occupied86.2%
Renter occupied13.8%
Vacant26.4%
Single-family detached96.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.4%
Median rooms7.1
Avg household size (owned)2.06

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.4%
2000–20098.1%
1990–19996.1%
1980–19892.0%
1970–19794.7%
1960–19694.7%
1950–19598.1%
1940–19492.0%
1939 or earlier62.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom13.5%
2 bedrooms14.9%
3 bedrooms29.7%
4 bedrooms32.4%
5+ bedrooms9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle25.7%
2 vehicles34.9%
3 or more39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity24.8%
Propane / LP gas61.5%
Fuel oil7.3%
Wood2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5348.6%
Cohabiting couple76.4%
Male householder, no spouse2623.9%
Female householder, no spouse2321.1%
Households with children under 181513.8%
Households with seniors (65+)4036.7%
Average household size2.01

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.7%16.9%
Married51.8%52.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%22.5%
Divorced12.5%7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 31.1%
Some college, no degree 22.6%
Associate's degree 14.1%
Bachelor's degree 21.5%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school827.6%
High school1551.7%
College / grad school620.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%
Manufacturing 13.8%
Retail trade 11.4%
Construction 8.1%
Professional & management 8.1%
Agriculture & mining 7.3%
Transportation & utilities 7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%
Public administration 7.3%
Information 3.3%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.0%
Service17.9%
Sales & office8.9%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation24.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.9%
Government16.3%
Self-employed12.2%
Unpaid family workers1.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.3%
Carpool12.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.9%
Work from home1.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.5

Poverty

All people 11.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 12.9%
Married-couple families 11.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.2%
Retirement income17.4%
Supplemental Security11.9%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP6.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.4%
High blood pressure36.1%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis28.5%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer8.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking17.7%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.2%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health13.5%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.9%
Visited dentist67.8%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2110.8%
Disability%
Any disability17.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.3%
65 and over44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.0%
Public insurance33.3%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only21296.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)20794.5%
Born in same state20794.5%
Born in different state17780.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen125.5%
Not a US citizen12100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish4219.2%
Italian156.8%
French41.8%
AncestryCount%
Dutch41.8%
English10.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.8%
Internet access85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56276

What city is ZIP code 56276 in?

ZIP code 56276 is primarily assigned to Odessa, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56276 in?

ZIP code 56276 falls within Big Stone County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56276 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56276 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56276 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56276 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56276?

The median home value in ZIP code 56276 is $69,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 56276?

ZIP code 56276 has an estimated population of 219 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56276 in?

ZIP code 56276 observes the CST timezone.

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