56285 ZIP Code — Sacred Heart, MN
Renville County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56285 is located in Sacred Heart, Minnesota, within Renville County. It covers approximately 99.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.
About ZIP code 56285
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 $113,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,250.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,145
population
99.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56285 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56285
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sacred Heart | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56284 Renville (8 mi)
56237 Echo (9.7 mi)
56241 Granite Falls (12.1 mi)
56214 Belview (12.8 mi)
56230 Danube (13.5 mi)
56260 Maynard (13.7 mi)
56222 Clara City (14 mi)
56297 Wood Lake (14.2 mi)
56281 Prinsburg (15 mi)
56277 Olivia (18.7 mi)
56216 Blomkest (19 mi)
56282 Raymond (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,145 |
| Population density | 11 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 129 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 99.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.7824 |
| Longitude | -95.3612 |
| 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 | 36.5% | 41.4% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.8% | 37.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.6% | 17.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.4% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
1,145
Population
11
People per sq mi
50.4
Median age
$76,250
Median household income
$36,173
Per capita income
$113,900
Median home value
$796
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
471
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
42
Under 5
42
27
5–9
27
44
10–14
44
23
15–19
22
14
20–24
13
52
25–34
52
59
35–44
57
74
45–54
73
75
55–59
73
70
60–64
68
53
65–74
52
23
75–84
23
22
85+
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 266 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 879 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 194 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 50.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
Other race
5.5%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,050 | 86.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 67 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.5% | 41.4% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.8% | 37.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.6% | 17.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.4% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
13.1%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $76,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.5%
$50k–$100k
27.8%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
13.5%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,900 |
| Median rent / month | $796 |
| Owner occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter occupied | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
| Single-family detached | 88.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 46.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% |
| 3 or more | 32.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.5% |
| Electricity | 24.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 244 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 51 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 111 | 23.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 61 | 13.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 120 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 135 | 28.9% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 20.3% |
| Married | 53.8% | 53.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 17.0% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
29.2%
Some college, no degree
26.1%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 13 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school | 114 | 53.5% |
| High school | 46 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 23 | 10.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Construction
13.3%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Retail trade
6.3%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Professional & management
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Public administration
3.1%
Other services
2.8%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.8% |
| Service | 7.8% |
| Sales & office | 14.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 11.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.6% |
| Work from home | 12.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
48.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 30.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 38 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 9.8% |
| 18–64 years | 16.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,061 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 16 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,091 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 1,091 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 928 | 81.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 54 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 28 | 51.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 396 | 34.6% |
| Italian | 187 | 16.3% |
| English | 24 | 2.1% |
| Dutch | 22 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 20 | 1.7% |
| Arab | 13 | 1.1% |
| German | 7 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56285
What city is ZIP code 56285 in?
ZIP code 56285 is primarily assigned to Sacred Heart, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56285 in?
ZIP code 56285 falls within Renville County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56285 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56285 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56285?
The median home value in ZIP code 56285 is $113,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 56285?
ZIP code 56285 has an estimated population of 1,145 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56285?
The median household income in ZIP code 56285 is $76,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56285 in?
ZIP code 56285 observes the CST timezone.