56579 ZIP Code — Rothsay, MN

Wilkin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56579 is located in Rothsay, Minnesota, within Wilkin County. It covers approximately 197.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,105 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56579

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 $214,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,286. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 30% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56579 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,105
population
197.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56579 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56579

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City Status
Rothsay Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56572 Pelican Rapids (10.8 mi) 56534 Erhard (13.2 mi) 56514 Barnesville (14.3 mi) 56594 Wolverton (15.2 mi) 56520 Breckenridge (15.7 mi) 56580 Sabin (19 mi) 56543 Foxhome (19.1 mi) 56537 Fergus Falls (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,105
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 167
Geography
Land area 197.43 sq mi
Water area 1.14 sq mi
Latitude 46.5133
Longitude -96.2800
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 218
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 24.7% 44.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 48.5% 35.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 23.8% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,105
Population
6
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$84,286
Median household income
$37,894
Per capita income
$214,900
Median home value
$744
Median monthly rent
88.6%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
428
Housing units
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
44
Under 5
38
50
5–9
42
47
10–14
40
33
15–19
28
19
20–24
16
78
25–34
67
96
35–44
81
61
45–54
52
22
55–59
19
61
60–64
51
57
65–74
49
17
75–84
14
12
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829726.9%
18 and over80873.1%
65 and over16014.5%
Median age37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%
Two or more races 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,01890.7%
Two or more races686.1%
Hispanic or Latino171.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native131.2%
Black or African American60.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 24.7% 44.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 48.5% 35.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 23.8% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.2%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 6.0%
$25k–$35k 3.1%
$35k–$50k 7.7%
$50k–$75k 22.7%
$75k–$100k 18.1%
$100k–$150k 22.9%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k+ 5.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.2%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k6.0%
$25k–$35k3.1%
$35k–$50k7.7%
$50k–$75k22.7%
$75k–$100k18.1%
$100k–$150k22.9%
$150k–$200k9.9%
$200k+5.3%
Median income$84,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%
$50k–$100k 12.0%
$100k–$150k 16.6%
$150k–$200k 14.4%
$200k–$300k 26.4%
$300k–$500k 20.4%
$500k–$1M 5.7%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$214,900
Median rent / month$744
Owner occupied88.6%
Renter occupied11.4%
Vacant12.8%
Single-family detached88.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.4%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.64

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20199.3%
2000–200911.4%
1990–19999.1%
1980–19897.2%
1970–197917.1%
1960–19695.5%
1950–195910.5%
1940–19494.0%
1939 or earlier25.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms17.1%
3 bedrooms42.1%
4 bedrooms26.1%
5+ bedrooms9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle16.4%
2 vehicles32.6%
3 or more49.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.6%
Electricity27.8%
Propane / LP gas50.7%
Fuel oil11.1%
Wood4.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27867.1%
Cohabiting couple348.2%
Male householder, no spouse4811.6%
Female householder, no spouse5413.0%
Households with children under 1816940.8%
Households with seniors (65+)11227.1%
Average household size2.67

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.1%15.5%
Married64.2%65.8%
Separated1.1%0.5%
Widowed1.6%9.3%
Divorced11.0%9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.9%
HS graduate 36.0%
Some college, no degree 18.6%
Associate's degree 15.6%
Bachelor's degree 21.5%
Graduate / professional 6.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.0%
Bachelor's or higher27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2910.6%
Kindergarten197.0%
Elementary school12545.8%
High school6022.0%
College / grad school4014.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%
Retail trade 12.0%
Agriculture & mining 11.0%
Construction 8.8%
Manufacturing 8.6%
Transportation & utilities 8.4%
Public administration 7.7%
Professional & management 5.5%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Other services 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.9%
Service13.3%
Sales & office20.0%
Natural resources & construction16.7%
Production & transportation12.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.3%
Government18.8%
Self-employed14.1%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.1%
Carpool12.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home11.5%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)28.1

Poverty

All people 4.9%
Under 18 years 1.4%
18 and over 6.2%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.2%
Retirement income16.2%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP4.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.3%
High blood pressure30.2%
High cholesterol32.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis23.8%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking21.0%
No physical activity20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.6%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health11.4%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.1%
Visited dentist68.8%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss10.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans566.9%
Disability%
Any disability9.0%
Under 184.0%
18–64 years7.4%
65 and over25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.3%
Public insurance31.0%
No insurance4.4%
Uninsured under 191.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,02392.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,09899.4%
Born in same state1,09899.4%
Born in different state67661.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen70.6%
Not a US citizen571.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish52247.2%
Italian978.8%
French272.4%
Arab161.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch111%
English30.3%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.5%
Internet access93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56579

What city is ZIP code 56579 in?

ZIP code 56579 is primarily assigned to Rothsay, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56579 in?

ZIP code 56579 falls within Wilkin County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56579 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 56579 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56579?

ZIP code 56579 has an estimated population of 1,105 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56579?

The median home value in ZIP code 56579 is $214,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56579?

The median household income in ZIP code 56579 is $84,286, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56579 in?

ZIP code 56579 observes the CST timezone.

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