56284 ZIP Code — Renville, MN

Renville County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56284 is located in Renville, Minnesota, within Renville County. It covers approximately 135.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,108 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56284

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 $128,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,885. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56284 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,108

population

135.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56284 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56284

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56284. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Renville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56230 Danube (5.5 mi) 56285 Sacred Heart (8 mi) 56277 Olivia (10.7 mi) 56281 Prinsburg (12.1 mi) 56214 Belview (13.5 mi) 56216 Blomkest (14 mi) 56237 Echo (14 mi) 55310 Bird Island (15.1 mi) 56222 Clara City (16.3 mi) 56283 Redwood Falls (17.2 mi) 56270 Morton (17.9 mi) 56282 Raymond (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,108
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	135.03 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	44.7752
Longitude	-95.1985
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	37.6%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	37.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,108

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$67,885

Median household income

$29,591

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$644

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

753

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

146

5–9

149

10–14

15–19

20–24

146

25–34

150

136

35–44

140

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	621	29.5%
18 and over	1,487	70.5%
65 and over	399	18.9%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

Other race 8.8%

Two or more races 5.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,742	72.3%
Hispanic or Latino	300	12.5%
Other race	212	8.8%
Two or more races	124	5.1%
Black or African American	18	0.7%
Asian	10	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	37.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$67,885

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$644
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	36.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.8%
Electricity	29.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	1.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	438	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	59	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	108	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	151	20.0%
Households with children under 18	263	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	32.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	33.7%
Married	62.4%	52.8%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	9.5%
Divorced	7.0%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	5.3%
Kindergarten	108	22.0%
Elementary school	208	42.4%
High school	119	24.2%
College / grad school	30	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.0%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Retail trade 6.5%

Construction 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 23.8%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,956	92.8%
Spanish	45	2.3%
Other Indo-European	41	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,065	98.0%
Born in same state	2,058	97.6%
Born in different state	1,617	76.7%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	43	2.0%
Not a US citizen	21	48.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	442	21%
Italian	265	12.6%
English	127	6%
Arab	63	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	40	1.9%
Norwegian	18	0.9%
Dutch	18	0.9%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56284

What city is ZIP code 56284 in?

ZIP code 56284 is primarily assigned to Renville, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56284 in?

ZIP code 56284 falls within Renville County, Minnesota.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56284?

The median home value in ZIP code 56284 is $128,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 56284?

ZIP code 56284 has an estimated population of 2,108 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56284?

The median household income in ZIP code 56284 is $67,885, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56284 in?

ZIP code 56284 observes the CST timezone.