56171 ZIP Code — Sherburn, MN

Martin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56171 is located in Sherburn, Minnesota, within Martin County. It covers approximately 89.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56171

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 $143,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,238. 45% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56171 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,612
population
89.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56171 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56171

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City Status
Sherburn Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56181 Welcome (7.5 mi) 56127 Dunnell (7.6 mi) 56111 Alpha (7.8 mi) 56176 Trimont (8.3 mi) 56143 Jackson (11.3 mi) 56121 Ceylon (11.4 mi) 56162 Ormsby (13.6 mi) 56160 Odin (14.6 mi) 56031 Fairmont (14.9 mi) 50531 Dolliver (16.5 mi) 56088 Truman (19.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,612
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 091
Geography
Land area 89.36 sq mi
Water area 2.79 sq mi
Latitude 43.6677
Longitude -94.7544
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 38.5% 46.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.7% 33.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 23.6% 16.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.1% 4.2% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,612
Population
18
People per sq mi
50.1
Median age
$70,238
Median household income
$36,293
Per capita income
$143,900
Median home value
$633
Median monthly rent
82.6%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
745
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
46
60
5–9
62
36
10–14
37
45
15–19
45
39
20–24
39
61
25–34
63
79
35–44
81
85
45–54
86
60
55–59
62
47
60–64
48
141
65–74
144
51
75–84
53
48
85+
48
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836122.4%
18 and over1,25177.6%
65 and over48530.1%
Median age50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,54394.7%
Two or more races422.6%
Hispanic or Latino171%
American Indian / Alaska Native150.9%
Asian80.5%
Other race40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.5% 46.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.7% 33.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 23.6% 16.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.1% 4.2% 8.5%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 7.0%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 5.3%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 23.4%
$75k–$100k 13.7%
$100k–$150k 18.9%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k+ 3.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k7.0%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k5.3%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k23.4%
$75k–$100k13.7%
$100k–$150k18.9%
$150k–$200k8.4%
$200k+3.1%
Median income$70,238

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%
$50k–$100k 31.3%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 16.8%
$200k–$300k 15.2%
$300k–$500k 10.4%
$500k–$1M 5.4%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$143,900
Median rent / month$633
Owner occupied82.6%
Renter occupied17.4%
Vacant19.3%
Single-family detached89.2%
Large apartment buildings1.6%
Mobile homes2.1%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20191.4%
2000–20098.3%
1990–19998.3%
1980–19894.4%
1970–197914.9%
1960–19696.9%
1950–195914.3%
1940–19496.1%
1939 or earlier35.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom7.7%
2 bedrooms19.5%
3 bedrooms42.4%
4 bedrooms22.4%
5+ bedrooms6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle24.9%
2 vehicles38.0%
3 or more34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.7%
Electricity15.1%
Propane / LP gas30.3%
Wood1.4%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40557.9%
Cohabiting couple304.3%
Male householder, no spouse12317.6%
Female householder, no spouse14220.3%
Households with children under 1818226.0%
Households with seniors (65+)31745.3%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.7%14.5%
Married64.0%60.1%
Separated0.2%0.0%
Widowed1.4%15.7%
Divorced13.8%9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 1.2%
HS graduate 37.1%
Some college, no degree 25.5%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 15.7%
Graduate / professional 5.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.2%
Bachelor's or higher21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool247.7%
Kindergarten185.8%
Elementary school15951.1%
High school7022.5%
College / grad school4012.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%
Manufacturing 19.8%
Agriculture & mining 13.4%
Retail trade 9.6%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Professional & management 5.1%
Other services 5.1%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%
Construction 3.2%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Information 1.9%
Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.8%
Service15.4%
Sales & office19.4%
Natural resources & construction7.5%
Production & transportation18.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.8%
Government7.9%
Self-employed13.9%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.2%
Carpool7.6%
Public transit0.9%
Walk3.1%
Work from home8.0%
Other means0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)22.9

Poverty

All people 12.6%
Under 18 years 23.0%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 1.5%
Female-led households 54.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.0%
Retirement income30.3%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP7.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.7%
High blood pressure32.9%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep25.6%
Depression21.6%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.2%
Visited dentist62.8%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1129.0%
Disability%
Any disability18.6%
Under 1813.6%
18–64 years14.0%
65 and over30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.7%
Public insurance48.8%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 192.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,52094.3%
Spanish80.5%
Other Indo-European30.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages40.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,60799.7%
Born in same state1,60799.7%
Born in different state1,26878.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen50.3%
Not a US citizen120.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab19312%
Polish1549.6%
Italian1277.9%
French835.1%
AncestryCount%
Dutch332%
English311.9%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.4%
Internet access91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56171

What city is ZIP code 56171 in?

ZIP code 56171 is primarily assigned to Sherburn, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56171 in?

ZIP code 56171 falls within Martin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56171 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 56171 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56171 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 56171 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56171 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56171 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56171?

The median home value in ZIP code 56171 is $143,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 56171 in?

ZIP code 56171 observes the CST timezone.

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