56083 ZIP Code — Sanborn, MN

Redwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56083 is located in Sanborn, Minnesota, within Redwood County. It covers approximately 97.06 square miles and serves a population of 819 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56083

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 $100,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,972. 39% 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 20 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 56083 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

819

population

97.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56083 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56083

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56083. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sanborn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56152 Lamberton (6.7 mi) 56087 Springfield (7.2 mi) 56145 Jeffers (8.1 mi) 56019 Comfrey (10.6 mi) 56174 Storden (12.9 mi) 56293 Wabasso (15.8 mi) 56266 Morgan (17.2 mi) 56180 Walnut Grove (17.3 mi) 56183 Westbrook (18.7 mi) 56255 Lucan (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	819
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	97.06 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	44.2096
Longitude	-95.1379
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	44.9%	42.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	36.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

819

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$55,972

Median household income

$29,921

Per capita income

$100,400

Median home value

$563

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

368

Housing units

16.9%

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	177	21.6%
18 and over	642	78.4%
65 and over	185	22.6%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 2.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	755	88.7%
Two or more races	37	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	32	3.8%
Other race	20	2.4%
Black or African American	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	42.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	36.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$55,972

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,400
Median rent / month	$563
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	14.9%
1939 or earlier	42.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.7%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	30.9%
Fuel oil	12.7%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	24	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	72	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	74	20.4%
Households with children under 18	76	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	39.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	23.7%
Married	57.9%	58.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.6%
Widowed	4.8%	8.8%
Divorced	14.0%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.9%
Kindergarten	10	4.9%
Elementary school	96	47.3%
High school	55	27.1%
College / grad school	30	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Agriculture & mining 17.2%

Retail trade 15.0%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Construction 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Professional & management 2.0%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	19.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	795	97.1%
Spanish	6	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	793	96.8%
Born in same state	793	96.8%
Born in different state	687	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	3.2%
Not a US citizen	17	65.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	12.7%
Polish	60	7.3%
Arab	31	3.8%
English	17	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	1.8%
German	12	1.5%
Dutch	12	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56083

What city is ZIP code 56083 in?

ZIP code 56083 is primarily assigned to Sanborn, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56083 in?

ZIP code 56083 falls within Redwood County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56083 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 56083 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56083 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56083 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56083?

The median home value in ZIP code 56083 is $100,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 56083?

ZIP code 56083 has an estimated population of 819 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56083 in?

ZIP code 56083 observes the CST timezone.