56162 ZIP Code — Ormsby, MN

Martin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56162 is located in Ormsby, Minnesota, within Martin County. It covers approximately 23.12 square miles and serves a population of 248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56162

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 $92,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,500. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 44% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56162 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

248

population

23.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56162 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56162

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ormsby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56176 Trimont (5.4 mi) 56160 Odin (6.7 mi) 56081 Saint James (10.1 mi) 56088 Truman (11.5 mi) 56120 Butterfield (12.1 mi) 56060 Lewisville (12.3 mi) 56181 Welcome (12.9 mi) 56171 Sherburn (13.6 mi) 56159 Mountain Lake (15.9 mi) 56031 Fairmont (18.1 mi) 56062 Madelia (19.2 mi) 56111 Alpha (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	248
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	23.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.8508
Longitude	-94.6559
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	32.4%	46.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	16.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

248

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$77,500

Median household income

$35,170

Per capita income

$92,100

Median home value

$1,375

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

127

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	62	25.0%
18 and over	186	75.0%
65 and over	75	30.2%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	248	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	46.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	16.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	30.4%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$77,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 46.2%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,100
Median rent / month	$1,375
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	26.1%
1940–1949	17.4%
1939 or earlier	31.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	26.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	54.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	2.9%
Propane / LP gas	75.5%
Fuel oil	9.8%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	9	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	28	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	7	6.9%
Households with children under 18	21	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	42	41.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	6.3%
Married	58.0%	83.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	6.3%
Divorced	13.4%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	32.3%
Kindergarten	5	7.7%
Elementary school	22	33.8%
High school	10	15.4%
College / grad school	7	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.1%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Professional & management 12.6%

Retail trade 10.9%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.9%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	32.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	221	89.1%
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)	248	100.0%
Born in same state	248	100.0%
Born in different state	224	90.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	84	33.9%
Arab	16	6.5%
Italian	14	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	8	3.2%
French	3	1.2%
English	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56162

What city is ZIP code 56162 in?

ZIP code 56162 is primarily assigned to Ormsby, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56162 in?

ZIP code 56162 falls within Martin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56162 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 56162 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56162 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 56162 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56162?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56162 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 56162 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56162 in?

ZIP code 56162 observes the CST timezone.