56160 ZIP Code — Odin, MN

Watonwan County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56160 is located in Odin, Minnesota, within Watonwan County. It covers approximately 20.51 square miles and serves a population of 233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56160

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 $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,063. 46% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 56160 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

233

population

20.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Odin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56162 Ormsby (6.7 mi) 56176 Trimont (7.3 mi) 56120 Butterfield (8 mi) 56159 Mountain Lake (9.4 mi) 56081 Saint James (11.7 mi) 56171 Sherburn (14.6 mi) 56181 Welcome (17.1 mi) 56143 Jackson (17.1 mi) 56111 Alpha (17.6 mi) 56060 Lewisville (17.9 mi) 56088 Truman (18.2 mi) 56019 Comfrey (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	233
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	20.51 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	43.8772
Longitude	-94.7844
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	58.1%	46.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	21.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

233

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$49,063

Median household income

$24,071

Per capita income

$85,000

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	28.3%
18 and over	167	71.7%
65 and over	59	25.3%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	227	97%
Two or more races	6	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	46.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	21.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$49,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%

$50k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,000
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	97.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.8%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	16.3%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	66.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	27.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	51.6%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	85.7%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	6.6%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	12	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	26	28.6%
Female householder, no spouse	15	16.5%
Households with children under 18	33	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	50.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	18.6%
Married	48.3%	45.3%
Separated	2.3%	8.1%
Widowed	3.4%	24.4%
Divorced	14.9%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 28.7%

Some college, no degree 36.5%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	27.7%
Kindergarten	3	6.4%
Elementary school	18	38.3%
High school	6	12.8%
College / grad school	7	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Retail trade 12.7%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Other services 9.8%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Public administration 5.9%

Construction 4.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Education & healthcare 3.9%

Information 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	25.5%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	2.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.8%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	50.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	199	85.4%
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)	229	98.3%
Born in same state	229	98.3%
Born in different state	182	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.7%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	51	21.9%
Italian	16	6.9%
French	8	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.7%
Arab	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56160

What city is ZIP code 56160 in?

ZIP code 56160 is primarily assigned to Odin, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56160 in?

ZIP code 56160 falls within Martin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56160 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 56160 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56160?

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 56160 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56160 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56160 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 56160 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56160 in?

ZIP code 56160 observes the CST timezone.