56165 ZIP Code — Reading, MN

Nobles County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56165 is located in Reading, Minnesota, within Nobles County. It covers approximately 38.61 square miles and serves a population of 333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56165

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 $191,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,857. 42% 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 18 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56165 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

333
population
38.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56165 ZIP code map
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City Status
Reading Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 333
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 105
Geography
Land area 38.61 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 43.7324
Longitude -95.7329
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 21.6% 45.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 47.0% 33.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 29.1% 17.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.8% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

333
Population
9
People per sq mi
51.9
Median age
$97,857
Median household income
$45,105
Per capita income
$191,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.8%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
127
Housing units
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
6
6
5–9
6
16
10–14
15
11
15–19
11
10
20–24
10
8
25–34
8
16
35–44
14
21
45–54
19
15
55–59
13
18
60–64
17
35
65–74
33
7
75–84
7
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186619.8%
18 and over26780.2%
65 and over8625.8%
Median age51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%
Two or more races 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Other race 3.7%
GroupCount%
White29683.4%
Two or more races246.8%
Hispanic or Latino226.2%
Other race133.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 21.6% 45.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 47.0% 33.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 29.1% 17.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.8% 8.5%
Under $10k 5.4%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 4.6%
$25k–$35k 3.8%
$35k–$50k 7.7%
$50k–$75k 19.2%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 20.0%
$150k–$200k 18.5%
$200k+ 6.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.4%
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k4.6%
$25k–$35k3.8%
$35k–$50k7.7%
$50k–$75k19.2%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k20.0%
$150k–$200k18.5%
$200k+6.9%
Median income$97,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%
$50k–$100k 20.3%
$100k–$150k 13.6%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k–$300k 14.4%
$300k–$500k 27.1%
$500k–$1M 5.9%
$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$191,700
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied90.8%
Renter occupied9.2%
Vacant6.5%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.68

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.6%
2000–20096.5%
1990–19992.2%
1980–19896.5%
1970–197918.0%
1960–19697.9%
1950–195912.9%
1940–194917.3%
1939 or earlier25.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.3%
2 bedrooms20.1%
3 bedrooms50.4%
4 bedrooms17.3%
5+ bedrooms7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle23.1%
2 vehicles38.5%
3 or more36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.6%
Electricity7.7%
Propane / LP gas80.8%
Fuel oil4.6%
Wood1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7658.5%
Cohabiting couple32.3%
Male householder, no spouse2922.3%
Female householder, no spouse2216.9%
Households with children under 182519.2%
Households with seniors (65+)5743.8%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.1%21.8%
Married57.6%60.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.3%15.0%
Divorced9.0%2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.7%
HS graduate 26.4%
Some college, no degree 26.0%
Associate's degree 26.8%
Bachelor's degree 8.1%
Graduate / professional 6.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.2%
Bachelor's or higher14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool46.3%
Kindergarten34.7%
Elementary school3351.6%
High school1421.9%
College / grad school1015.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%
Agriculture & mining 17.8%
Manufacturing 13.5%
Transportation & utilities 11.0%
Professional & management 10.4%
Wholesale trade 6.1%
Retail trade 4.9%
Construction 3.7%
Public administration 3.7%
Other services 3.1%
Finance & real estate 2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.9%
Service13.5%
Sales & office16.6%
Natural resources & construction11.0%
Production & transportation16.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.8%
Government14.1%
Self-employed14.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.3%
Carpool6.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.6%
Work from home21.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.2

Poverty

All people 8.8%
Under 18 years 3.1%
18 and over 10.1%
Married-couple families 5.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.5%
Retirement income16.2%
Supplemental Security3.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure28.7%
High cholesterol31.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis23.9%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking20.7%
No physical activity21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.0%
Depression21.8%
Fair or poor health11.7%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.4%
Visited dentist67.5%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss11.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans124.5%
Disability%
Any disability15.9%
Under 1812.1%
18–64 years11.6%
65 and over27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.7%
Public insurance34.8%
No insurance7.5%
Uninsured under 194.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only32096.1%
Spanish82.5%
Other Indo-European82.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)32597.6%
Born in same state32597.6%
Born in different state24172.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen82.4%
Not a US citizen112.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English3610.8%
Polish236.9%
Italian195.7%
AncestryCount%
Dutch133.9%
French61.8%
German10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.0%
Internet access84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56165

What city is ZIP code 56165 in?

ZIP code 56165 is primarily assigned to Reading, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56165 in?

ZIP code 56165 falls within Nobles County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56165 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 56165 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56165 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 56165 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56165?

14% 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 56165 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 56165 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56165 in?

ZIP code 56165 observes the CST timezone.

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